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Rewarding your valued employees is a great way to keep them happy, engaged and motivated. When a member of staff clocks up an employment...

Purchasing an existing company is a great way to expand your business empire. You can buy out a close competitor, or dip a toe into a new...

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) expects you to pay your taxes on time. But if you’re finding it difficult to pay in full, HMRC can be...

You want to be taken seriously as a business, right? But did you know that many customers and consumers actually want you to give them a...

There will be occasions where you want to buy, or borrow, a piece of equipment from your business. But did you know that doing so could...

Effective communication is an essential ingredient for business success. But when it comes to writing marketing content or communicating...

We’re always here to keep you up to date with the latest accounting, tax and compliance deadlines. Here are the forthcoming deadlines and...

As a business owner, you know you need to produce accounts – that’s a given. But do you know the difference between statutory accounts...

Being able to run a business from a laptop is an amazing thing. But it does mean that you spend a LOT of time sitting in front of a...

When you separate from your partner, tax is probably the last thing on your mind. But, once the dust clears, it’s worth getting to grips...

Founding, building and growing your own small business is a hugely rewarding experience for many entrepreneurs. But the road ahead isn't...

The foundational goal of any business is to make a profit. As a business owner, that’s one of your key financial aims – to make enough...

Sorting out your tax registrations is one of the first things to tick off your to-do list as a new business owner. But knowing when (and...

Being a business owner can be stressful. When the buck stops with you, it can be easy to let the pressure mount up and to discount your...

A business has to solve a need for an existing audience. If you don't know who that customer is, or what your business can offer them, it...

When you set up a new company, there are certain business taxes you’ll be liable for as a business. But have you also planned for the...

Once you’ve registered your business as a limited company, you become liable for paying taxes on the profits you make. But what business...

Keeping on top of the financial management of your business can be hard work. It's possible to have a profitable business that is...

We were dismayed to see that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) shut down their VAT Registration Hotline as of 22 May 2023. This leaves...

Purchasing a buy-to-let property is an increasingly popular way to invest in your future and to give you and your dependents some...