What the New Electricity Bill Tax Cut Means for Small Businesses Running a business means keeping an eye on every penny, so any announcement about taxes or energy bills is bound to grab your attention. One of the first announcements from the new Prime Minister is the removal of VAT from domestic electricity bills from […]
One of the questions we’re asked all the time is: “Which business bank account should I open?” The honest answer? It depends on your business. The good news is there are some brilliant options available now, and they’re a far cry from the days of sitting in a bank for two hours signing endless paperwork!
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Everything UK small business owners need to know about bookkeeping, cash flow and keeping their finances organised. Running a business means wearing many hats. One day you’re serving customers, the next you’re chasing invoices, paying suppliers, marketing your business and somehow trying to keep on top of your accounts. For many business owners, bookkeeping is
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Let’s talk about those coffee habits. Subsistence is one of those words that gets thrown around a lot in small business circles, and it’s also one of the most commonly misunderstood expenses we come across. So let’s clear it up once and for all, because getting this wrong can cause real problems with HMRC. What
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There’s a big difference between an accountant who files your returns and one who actively saves you money. Here’s what a proactive accountant should be doing for your small business.
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Most small business owners in the UK pay more tax than they need to. Here are the most commonly missed allowable expenses that could reduce your tax bill today.
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Did you know your limited company could legitimately cover the cost of your manicure? Here’s how CPD and trivial benefits could work in your favour as a small business owner.
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UK TAX DEADLINE FOR SOLE TRADERS – WHAT TO DO IF YOU CAN’T PAY ON TIME… For sole traders, company director (if you file a self-assessment, landlord o or you have an additional untaxed income across the UK, the annual Self Assessment tax return deadline is one of the most important dates in the financial
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We’ve just had the Autumn 2025 Budget Update, but what does it mean for small businesses? Lets start with the positives, Bingo levies are being abolished. Self employed national insurance hasn’t increased, I was worried that would increase so that’s a treat! The VAT threshold isn’t moving, the endless rumours around this were getting noisy
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When we start preparing year-end accounts, the very first thing we ask for is your company’s bank statements. After years of completing accounts we will not even start looking at your numbers until we have your bank statements. Even if we have access to your accounting software, we won’t begin the process without them. It
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