If you run a small or micro business in the UK, big changes are coming to the way you file your accounts with Companies House. We have already seen changes in the identification verifications at Companies House, but there is more. Companies House is now changing the filing rules for small businesses. From 1 April […]
Category Archives: Business Tips
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Jul
Jul
Do you know the red flags in your systems and how to address them? Over the years, we have worked with small business owners and entrepreneurs who have created something meaningful from the ground up. While most people assess the health of a business by examining year-end accounts or cash flow, we understand that some […]
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Jun
Jun
On June 11th, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spending Review, outlining the UK Government’s financial strategy for the upcoming years. As the country continues to struggle with stagnant growth, low productivity, and high public debt, the review was closely monitored for indications of a new economic direction. Ms Reeves characterised her announcements as a […]
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May
May
Over the past few years, many business owners have faced a series of challenges, including global pandemics, war, high inflation, supply chain disruptions, and recently threats of tariffs. Additionally, the rapid and sometimes unsettling rise of technologies like artificial intelligence adds to the mix. These issues are not just headlines; they are real experiences that […]
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Apr
Apr
Tax often receives a negative perception, but it shouldn’t. It’s about understanding the tax rules and systems and using them to your best advantage. So, what do mean by tax planning? Business Tax Planning Effective tax planning is important for your business if you are aiming to maximise profits, ensure compliance, and prepare for sustainable […]
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Apr
Apr
If you’ve been hiking in the wilderness or simply taking some time out from the news, you may have missed that we are currently experiencing challenging trade wars. Otherwise, you will all know that the USA has imposed trade tariffs on most countries worldwide, including ours. This has contributed to the fact that the economic […]
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Feb
Feb
You may have heard that the statutory limits requiring businesses to conduct audits are changing soon. So, why does this matter? And what are the changes in audit limits? It matters because if you already must have your financial statements audited, then from April 2025, you have the option not to, depending on the size […]
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Jan
Jan
As a well-established professional firm managing hundreds of businesses, we have encountered numerous situations where having a shareholders’ agreement would have saved time, money, energy, and a great deal of stress. Therefore, for those of you operating through a company, this serves as a reminder of why your business needs a shareholders’ agreement. What the […]
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Dec
Dec
As this year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what 2024 has meant for you and to set your sights on what you want to achieve in the coming year. As your accountant, we are serious about you and your ambitions. We love working with and alongside you to ensure […]
Business Tips, Employee Benefits, National Insurance
An increase in costs and responsibilities for the employer
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Nov
Nov
October has been a significant month of news for employers. First, the long-awaited Employment Rights Bill was published on 10th October, and then the announcements were made in the Budget last week. You can’t have missed it, the rise in Employer’s National Insurance (NIC). From next year, an increase in costs and responsibilities for the employer […]