Most people in business worry about the taxman looking into their affairs. But how does HMRC make the decision to investigate the self-employed? Investigating sole traders may appear to be…
As the cost of living crisis worsens business owners are asking: How can my business manage the cost of living crisis? While headlines focus on consumers and the rising cost…
Employers using PAYE can take advantage of a new variable Direct Debit payment plan from September 2022. At the moment, there’s a need to set up Direct Debits every month,…
VAT returns can lead to sleepless nights – especially when there are confusing differences such as expenses and disbursements. While many people class each expenditure as the same thing, the two…
One of the biggest problems in business is getting paid – and that’s where credit control is essential. Too many business owners are so busy working on new products and…
Getting paid is essential for a healthy business but invoicing errors can sometimes create issues that hits your bank balance. If invoices remain outstanding for a long period, your bills…
The way in which HMRC works is confusing for many business owners – and claiming VAT back is one of those baffling areas. Value Added Tax (VAT) is a complex…
When we started writing regular blogs for our website, we had one aim in mind: helping business owners run their companies. Whether you’re a client or not, we want to…
The word ‘equity’ is used a lot in business – especially if you watch BBC’s Dragon’s Den. During the programme, you’ll see entrepreneurs asking the dragons for investment in exchange of…
If you own or run a limited company you could qualify for Employment Allowance. This allowance reduces the amount of National Insurance that employers have to pay by £5,000 from…