Scaling your start-up is a crucial decision for business owners, as it can directly impact the business's long-term success. Typically, growth involves increasing revenue and resources at a consistent rate, whereas scaling entails identifying ways to grow more quickly and efficiently. ...
READ MOREIf your business has a turnover of £90,000 or more and sells products or services subject to VAT, then you must register to pay it and file a return to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) - at least once every ...
READ MOREManagement Accounts consist of regularly updated reports for both internal managers and external stakeholders or investors. These reports deliver essential financial data that demonstrates your business’s operational effectiveness. While not compulsory, Management Accounts facilitate improved decision-making and enhanced monitoring of your progress ...
READ MOREIf you choose to offer certain benefits to your employees, then you may incur additional Class 1 National Insurance (NI) liabilities which must be reported to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). This applies to benefits known as ‘benefits in kind’ (BIKs), ...
READ MOREMany believe that business plans are only necessary for start-ups and new enterprises. Maintaining an active business plan throughout the life of your business can ensure its continued success. Creating a business plan may seem daunting, but with clear priorities and guidance ...
READ MOREWith the new tax year underway, it’s time to review your payroll to ensure that it reflects the latest changes and updates to legislation around pay, holiday and tax. The new financial year is a busy time for employers and business ...
READ MOREThe HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) app was launched in 2023 and has quickly become a key tool for many, with over 80 million interactions. Designed for convenience and efficiency, the app stands as a crucial resource for managing tax affairs. Upon ...
READ MOREIn a new initiative designed to reduce paper use and unnecessary confusion, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced a significant change to the way that taxpayers are notified of a repayment. From 8 April 2024, HMRC will no longer send ...
READ MOREFor many business owners, taking out a business loan can be a great option for securing extra funds. Unlike personal loans, business loans are usually much larger as they are secured against more valuable business assets. Repayment lengths can also largely ...
READ MOREApril Fool’s Day, a time of jokes and jests, may have been and gone... But it just so happens that April Fool’s Day falls just before the start of the new tax year (6 April) when numerous businesses will be targeted ...
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