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Nov 20

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How should I manage business debt?

By Mark Food for thought

A third of small and medium-sized companies in the UK have business debt that is more than three times their cash balances. According to the Bank of England, that has…

Oct 29

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What cash reserves does a business need?

By Mark Food for thought, Useful articles

No matter what your business goal, cash reserves are an important part of your strategy. That’s because without having reserves, you can put your company’s future at risk. And that…

Oct 14

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3 reasons to set up subsidiary company

By Mark Food for thought, Advice, Tax

If your goal is to grow your business through new markets you could set up a subsidiary company. This will keep things separate from the company that already exits. There…

Oct 14

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What you need to know about director’s loans and S455 tax

By Mark Food for thought, Tax

Taking a director’s loan from a business isn’t unusual. But if you do, you must repay it within a set time or face paying S455 (Section 455) tax. HMRC earlier…

Sep 16

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How your sales pipeline improves business finances

By Mark Food for thought

If you are struggling to meet your business goals, then it could be that you need to work on your sales pipeline. Your sales pipeline can help improve your finances…

Sep 04

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Directors need to be ready for identity verification rules

By Mark News

Company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) must be aware of the rollout of mandatory identity verification from November 2025. Companies House has confirmed that from 18 November, it…

Aug 21

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How late payments can affect business goals

By Mark Food for thought, Advice

Late payments are nothing new for small businesses, sadly. And the latest research shows that the UK’s SMEs are owed on average £42,000 in overdue invoices. The CEBR findings –…

Jul 30

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How to prepare your business for a downturn

By Mark Food for thought, Advice

New figures show that the UK economy is heading towards a slowdown. If that’s the case, what should you do to prepare your business for a downturn? And just as…

Jul 22

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Get ready for company accounts changes

By Mark News, Advice

Anyone running a micro or small limited company needs to be ready for company accounts changes from April 2027. While the changes aren’t immediate, not being prepared could create issues…

Jun 17

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What you need to know about claiming VAT back

By Mark Tax, Food for thought

Value Added Tax isn't something that sets the pulse racing but many businesses are losing out because they aren't claiming VAT back. Ensuring your business isn't missing out revenue will…

How should I manage business debt?

What cash reserves does a business need?

3 reasons to set up subsidiary company

What you need to know about director’s loans and S455 tax

How your sales pipeline improves business finances

Directors need to be ready for identity verification rules

How late payments can affect business goals

How to prepare your business for a downturn

Get ready for company accounts changes

What you need to know about claiming VAT back

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