Knowing the tax impact of using a company car
Having the use of a company car is a great perk. But are you aware of the tax impact of a company car and how having this vehicle may...
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Aug 28, 20234 min read
Can ChatGPT replace your marketing team?
Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll have heard about the ascendant rise of Open AI's ChatGPT and GPT-4 (plus other similar...
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Aug 25, 20232 min read
Plain English guide to VAT for businesses
Getting to grips with the basics of accounting, financial management and business strategy can be a challenge. To make things easier,...
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Aug 24, 20232 min read
Charging interest on a Directors' Loan Account
When you’re the director of a business, it’s likely that there will be occasions where you borrow money directly from your company, or...
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Aug 24, 20232 min read
The value of a good UX: user experience
Your end users are the life and blood of your business. They’re the drivers of your relationships, sales, income and end profit. So,...
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Aug 24, 20232 min read
How running a lean business model improves your cashflow and efficiency
Keeping your operational expenses under control, while also remaining efficient and meeting customer demand can be a challenge – one that...
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Aug 23, 20233 min read
Getting your tax affairs in order prior to death
If you’ve always thought that your tax affairs end once you die, then think again. The truth is that the requirement for tax filings...
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Aug 23, 20232 min read
It's tough at the top (and that's why you need a business coach)
Being a business owner can be immensely rewarding. But it's also a highly pressurised and stressful vocation to choose. The business...
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Aug 22, 20233 min read
5 vital things to set up before you pass away
No-one wants to spend too much time thinking about their own mortality. But the reality is that forward planning removes a lot of the...
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Aug 22, 20233 min read
Are you pursuing a trade, or following a hobby?
Many of us have hobbies that are dear to our heart, whether it’s playing guitar, building a giant model train system or knitting copious...
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Aug 1, 20231 min read
Have you got a plan for growth in your business?
Growth doesn’t need to mean more risk, more hours and more headaches. It may be as simple as identifying where the opportunities for...
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Jul 31, 20233 min read
5 top lead magnets for your marketing
Bringing leads into your business is what drives sales. So, how do you create the most effective lead magnets to draw potential customers...
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Jul 31, 20233 min read
Proving your ongoing business viability through 5 financial reports
Whether you’re applying for government subsidies, taking out a business loan or seeking investor support, you need to be able to...
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Jul 31, 20232 min read
Long-service awards - How to reward your staff tax-efficiently
Rewarding your valued employees is a great way to keep them happy, engaged and motivated. When a member of staff clocks up an employment...
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Jul 12, 20233 min read
5 questions to ask when you are buying a business
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...
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Jul 10, 20232 min read
Spreading your tax costs with Time To Pay
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...
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Jul 10, 20232 min read
How humour can increase your bottom line
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...
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Jul 10, 20233 min read
The rules around buying company assets
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...
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Jul 4, 20232 min read
How to avoid business jargon in your writing
Effective communication is an essential ingredient for business success. But when it comes to writing marketing content or communicating...
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Jul 3, 20232 min read
Your Q3 2023 deadlines for the diary
We’re always here to keep you up to date with the latest accounting, tax and compliance deadlines. Here are the forthcoming deadlines and...
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