Late payments reform: Welcome change, but is it fast enough?
Posted on June 18, 2026 Posted in - Blog, SME
Late payments are draining £11 billion a year from the UK economy, according to new research from online accounting platform Sage.
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Is the UK heading for a recession and what does it mean for your business?
Posted on May 14, 2026 Posted in - Blog, Cash Flow, SME
Recession is one of those words that tends to stop business owners in their tracks and right now, it is being mentioned more and more in the press and conversations with clients.
HMRC confirms how sole traders and landlords can exit Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Posted on April 2, 2026 Posted in - Blog, HMRC, MTD, SME, Tax
Just days ahead of the initial phase of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, HMRC has confirmed the exit options for sole traders and landlords who fall below the annual qualifying income threshold.
The pitfalls and promises of the business blitz – Will your business struggle or succeed?
Posted on October 22, 2025 Posted in - Blog, Blogs, SME
With the Autumn Budget looming ominously on the horizon, Rachel Reeves seems keen to build some goodwill with businesses ahead of some likely tax hikes.
Record numbers face Dividend Tax bills: How does this affect taxpayers and investors?
Posted on August 13, 2025 Posted in - Blog, Blogs, Business, HMRC, SME, Tax
The UK’s economic picture remains uncertain ahead of the Autumn Budget and with the economy growing at a very slow pace, investors and taxpayers are feeling the pinch with a record number set to face a Dividend Tax bill. Read more…
Government borrowing at record high – how will your business be affected?
Posted on July 23, 2025 Posted in - Blog, Blogs, Business, SME, SMEs, SMEs / Business
Anyone even tangentially involved in UK economics will have noticed that the future is not looking bright. Read more…
How Dumbarton FC beat the drop – and what SMEs can learn from their business revival
Posted on July 9, 2025 Posted in - Blog, Blogs, Business, Business Advice, SME, SMEs, SMEs / Business, Start ups
More often than not, football clubs are seen as a billionaire’s plaything, where lavish amounts of money are spent at the drop of a hat on somebody to kick a ball about. Read more…
Important updates to Making Tax Digital and late payment rates you might have missed in the Spring Statement
Posted on March 27, 2025 Posted in - Blog, Blogs, Making Tax Digital, MTD, Self Assessment, Self employed & self assessment, self-employed, SME, SMEs, Tax
This week’s Spring Statement brought two announcements that will matter to anyone running their own business or earning income from property.
The tax traps of director’s loans – How to avoid unnecessary charges
Posted on March 12, 2025 Posted in - Blog, Blogs, Business, SME, Tax
Director’s loans can be a useful way to access company funds, but if not managed properly, they can lead to unexpected tax liabilities.
Lessons from Gareth Southgate – Leadership insights for business owners
Posted on July 18, 2024 Posted in - Blog, Blogs, SME, SMEs, SMEs / Business, Start ups
The recent resignation of Gareth Southgate as England manager, after an impressive eight-year tenure, marks the end of an era. Read more…