Deepfake technology has made significant advancements thanks to the progress in artificial intelligence (AI), enabling scammers to replicate a person’s appearance and mimic their voice in mere minutes or even seconds of video footage. This deceptive technology can have disastrous repercussions ...
READ MOREAs an employer, it’s crucial to support your team not only during working hours but also in their personal lives. Recognising and promoting benefits that improve their daily lives, like easing the financial burden of childcare, is essential for keeping employees ...
READ MOREThe number of electric cars on our roads is rising rapidly. In 2023 alone, the number of new electric vehicles rose by 18 per cent and there are now some, 1.1 million fully electric cars on UK roads, according to ...
READ MOREIf you’re preparing to start your new venture, there are steps you need to take to make your launch as smooth as possible and comply with commercial law. Planning ahead can help you avoid contravening important regulations and minimise your financial ...
READ MOREFacing your first financial audit can be intimidating, yet it is an essential task for many businesses. Why are you being audited? Understanding the purpose behind your audit is the first step. Audits generally occur for three primary reasons: You are legally ...
READ MOREStaff costs represent a substantial portion of your expenditure as a business owner, so it’s important that you understand what payments you have to make and how to plan for them. Many employers fail to consider statutory payments in addition to ...
READ MOREFrom April 2026, the Government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative will move to target self-employed individuals and landlords. If you earn over £50,000 a year, you must adopt MTD-compliant software to maintain digital records and provide Income Tax updates. This will ...
READ MOREA director’s loan is a form of profit extraction from your company, often used alongside salaries, dividends and expenses. Essentially, you borrow money from your own company that is not accounted for by one of the other profit extraction options. Director’s loans ...
READ MOREEffectively managing your budget is crucial for business success, especially in challenging economic times. Speaking with an accountant can significantly enhance this process by identifying further efficiencies and effectively managing cost savings. Here are our top ten tips for boosting your budget ...
READ MOREWhen your business takes on a new employee, we know that you’re eager to get them settled into their role – but not before you’ve completed the right checks and set them up in your payroll system! If you ask for ...
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