SMEs
Support your team on and off the clock with childcare reforms
Jun 20, 2024
As 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 MOREThinking of investing in electric cars for your business? – Here’s what you need to know
Jun 19, 2024
The 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 ...
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Getting ready for your financial audit
Jun 06, 2024
Facing 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 ...
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Managing staff costs: Statutory payments and compliance
Jun 04, 2024
Staff 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 ...
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What should you avoid when transitioning to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment?
May 30, 2024
From 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 ...
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Ten top tips for boosting your budget
May 24, 2024
Effectively 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 ...
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Streamlining your payroll set-up with employment and tax records
May 21, 2024
When 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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Starting a seasonal business? Here is what you need to know
May 16, 2024
Are you considering launching a seasonal business? If so, you are beginning an exciting journey that comes with its own set of unique challenges and opportunities. Understanding the differences in seasonal commerce is crucial for success. Whether you are opening an ...
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How SMEs can benefit from £6.4 million AI training fund
May 09, 2024
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has recently introduced a vital initiative targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Professional Business Services sector. This scheme, the Flexible AI Upskilling Fund, commits £6.4 million to bridge the skills ...
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Changing your VAT details? Remain vigilant over latest fraud activity
May 07, 2024
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning to businesses over fraudulent attempts to access VAT repayments via postal form VAT484. What’s happening? The form, used by business owners to change VAT registration details with HMRC if unable to do so ...
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