Will your festive spirits be dampened by tax liabilities? How trivial benefits impact your business
The festive season is rapidly approaching and it is natural to want to treat your employees. Unfortunately, even small gifts can have implications for your tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs), so you should understand the implications of any kind
Pay planning after the Autumn Budget: Thinking differently about reward
One of the key consequences of the 2025 Autumn Budget is the impact it is likely to have on how small and medium-sized businesses approach pay.
What does the FSCS deposit limit increase mean for you?
While the Autumn Budget has managed to leave a bitter taste in the mouth of many business owners and individuals, some solace can be found in the sanctity of long-term money security.
Why you need to act now ahead of the Self-Assessment tax return deadline
The deadline for Self-Assessment taxpayers to submit their online tax return is just two months away and many self-employed individuals, sole traders and landlords will be organising their accounts.
Autumn Budget 2025
The Government faced a difficult job going into the Autumn Budget, as they navigate a growing national deficit, a seemingly never-ending cost-of-living crisis and political challenges. From the outset, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves made it clear that this would be
The Companies House 2025-2030 strategy is here – What does it mean for your business?
The hotly anticipated Companies House 2025-2030 strategy has been unveiled.
HMRC issues important tax warning to employers
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has begun briefing businesses and recruiters on the importance of avoiding fraudulent payroll tax credit schemes that claim to help reduce employment taxes.
The importance of effective accounting and bookkeeping procedures for SMEs
An essential element of running a small or medium-sized business is being able to confidently manage its finances by having effective accounting and bookkeeping processes in place.
The importance of proactively seeking financial advice when you need it
Understanding your finances and managing changes in costs and income can be a daunting prospect, but there is help and support available to you.
The advantages of self-employment and how to get your business started
When wanting to take that step into self-employment, it may feel like there is never a right time and financial uncertainty may leave you reluctant.
