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Productivity is a term associated with strong economies, robust businesses and the efficiency gains of clever staff. If only businesses...

In today's rapidly evolving retail landscape, technology is not just a tool but a transformative force. For small businesses, embracing...

When you’re starting out as a small business owner, the temptation is to go DIY with your accounting. Hiring a professional accountant or...

When you’re operating and managing a small business, you have a finite pot of cash to work with. Because of this, it’s incredibly...

Starting a business can be a challenging experience, especially when it comes to managing your numbers and staying on top of your...

Low interest rates have had one positive side effect – less tax to pay on interest income for most savers. But as interest rates are...

As a business owner, you want to make the best possible decisions for your business. The choices you make regarding strategy, spending,...

Worldwide, there are around 340 million occupational accidents and 160 million victims of work-related illnesses annually. Those are...

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has an obligation to ensure we all pay the correct amount of tax. But with many UK taxpayers now earning...

People come in all shapes and sizes – and this applies equally to how our brains work. Research in neurodiversity has shown that we all...

Your people are a vital asset, so when you hire a new starter it’s critical that this new employee fits perfectly into your operations,...

If you’re managing a small business, the chances are that you’re using one of the current crop of cloud accounting platforms. Whether...

Everything you ever wanted to know about PAYE codes Pay As You Earn (PAYE) is an integral part of the UK income tax system. But what do...

As a brand, you want to be seen as professional, trustworthy and capable. But there’s also a strong argument for letting down the...

In today's digital times, you're probably used to having unrivalled access to your financial numbers, key performance indicators (KPIs)...

Leading a business can be hard work. But the good news is that you're not the only founder, owner-manager or CEO who's treading this...

The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his second Spring Budget on 6 March 2024. This Budget aimed to appeal to the taxpaying masses,...

If you’re planning to found a new business, you’ll need enough startup capital to get this venture off the ground. And once you’re up and...

Getting ready for an audit is unlikely to be one of your favourite things to do as a business owner. But being prepared, organised and...

Running an online business has become a reality for a huge number of business owners in recent years. There are an estimated 12...