Business

Starting a business can be a challenging experience, especially when it comes to managing your numbers and staying on top of your financial management. Unless you’ve got some experience in finance, the bookkeeping and accounting requirements can be quite daunting. And even with today’s helpful cloud accounting platforms and fintech apps, there’s always the possibility of making a...

Have you factored in the rise in the National Living Wage from April 2024? Talk to us about managing your business costs and remaining profitable. #costs #minimumwage #costs #minimumwage #businesstips Although inflation is now on a downward trend, the sharp cost rises over the last 18 months are baked in. Energy prices are increasing again and the overall...

Wondering what Mastodon or Threads is all about? Here's the rundown on 4 new Twitter-a-like social media platforms. #businessadvice We all know the importance of social media for your company’s marketing and brand awareness. But the world of social media is constantly changing. A number of new Twitter-a-like social media platforms have popped up and they are vying...

In the Autumn Statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt promised 110 measures to grow the economy. We outline the main points. #UKbudget #autumnstatement The 2023 Autumn Statement was presented against a background of inflation falling from recent peaks. Annual inflation for the last quarter of 2023 is now expected to be 4.8%, against a previously anticipated 2.9%. With recent large...

Is your company’s year-end getting close? Talk to us about planning your year-end tasks and delivering a smooth and hassle-free year-end process. #tax #accounting As your company year-end date gets closer, there are a number of administrative and financial tasks to start planning for – so it’s a good idea to get yourself organised and ready. There are...

Hoping to sell your business in the next five years? We’ll help you get your business in order and come up with a sale plan that delivers the best possible sale price. #businessadvice #SmallBusiness #exitstrategy Selling your business is a big move for any owner. You’ve built this company up, scaled it and put years of hard work...

Thinking of selling your business but want to leave a legacy? An Employee Ownership Trust is a great way to sell your existing business to your employees and get some tax benefits. #businessadvice #SmallBusiness #EmployeeOwnershipTrust As a business owner, you probably want to leave a lasting legacy behind when you finally get to the end of the journey...

Get to grips with accounting for depreciation in our Plain English guide to depreciation. #tax #accounting #businesstips #depreciation Getting to grips with the basics of accounting, financial management and business strategy can be a challenge. To make things easier, we've created a plan-english guide to depreciation and the impact this accounting term can have on your assets, tax,...

We live in uncertain financial times, where running a successful business can be a challenge. We’ve highlighted five strategies for navigating economic uncertainty. #businessadvice #SmallBusiness #financialmanagement Economic uncertainty is an ongoing worry for any business owner. You can control your own financial management, but you don’t have any direct control over the wider macro-economy. And in the first...

🚀 Ready for your trade business to take off? From hiring strategies to financial considerations, online presence to customer reviews – this guide covers it. 🏔️📈 #TradeBusinessGrowth #SuccessJourney Ready to scale your trade business? Imagine it as climbing a challenging peak – your venture starts at the base, and ascending to the summit demands smart strategies. This summary...