SMEs
Why are business plans so important?
Apr 18, 2024
Many 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 ...
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Reviewing your payroll? Check what’s changed
Apr 16, 2024
With 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 ...
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What are the benefits of using the HMRC app?
Apr 11, 2024
The 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 ...
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Due a tax rebate? Keep an eye on your account
Apr 09, 2024
In 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 ...
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Looking for a business loan? Here’s what you need to know
Apr 04, 2024
For 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 ...
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Is your partnership tax-efficient?
Mar 28, 2024
Tax efficiency is one of the major deciding factors between different types of companies, particularly for growing businesses which need to minimise costs. A partnership is one of three main company types that you might choose from, in which two or ...
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Redundancy changes for new parents
Mar 26, 2024
The law surrounding redundancy for new parents is set to change from 6 April. This will offer enhanced protection from redundancy for those who are pregnant, on shared parental leave, or taking time off for adoption. If you need to make redundancies ...
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The seven steps to a successful business plan
Mar 21, 2024
Writing a business plan should be one of your first steps when starting your business. If you have a business without a plan, it’s not too late to make one! In short, a business plan should set out everything about your ...
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Have you used your capital allowances this financial year?
Mar 19, 2024
With 5 April fast approaching, the pressure is on to make sure that you’ve used all capital allowances available to you in this tax year to reduce your tax bill. For business owners, there are a number of tax reliefs you ...
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Making the most of pension contributions for tax purposes
Mar 12, 2024
Are you ready for the end of the 2023/24 tax year? 5 April 2024 marks the end of the current financial year, so the deadline to use several important annual reliefs and allowances is fast approaching. Pension contributions represent a significant tax ...
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