Skip to content
Subscribe to our newsletter
01236 756161
Benson Wood & Co Chartered Accountants name and logo
  • About
    • About us
    • Meet the team
    • Careers
  • Who we work with
    • Professional services
    • Property investors
    • Medical professionals
    • Testimonials
    • Case Studies
  • Services
    • Businesses
      • Accounting
      • Advisory
      • Digital
      • Virtual finance
    • Services for individuals
  • Pricing
    • Pricing for businesses
    • Pricing for individuals
  • Charity
  • Contact
  • Book a Discovery Call
  • Menu
Home » Blog » Page 7

Category Archives: Blog

Cartoon of cloud with machinery images surrounding

Cloud-powered accounting: Advancing beyond traditional cloud accounting systems

Posted on 6 September 20236 September 2023 by John

In modern businesses, cloud accounting has now become the norm rather than the exception.

Continue reading →

Cartoon of miniature businessman with books falling inwards on either side, holding them up with his hand on one side and his foot on the other

Planning for Inheritance Tax challenges as penalties surge in 2022/23 tax year

Posted on 5 September 20239 October 2023 by John

While Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a topic that many find uncomfortable to discuss, it is an unavoidable aspect of estate planning.Continue reading →

Cartoon of woman and five children playing with toys in park

How to save £2,000 in taxes on your childcare costs  

Posted on 31 August 202331 August 2023 by John

A Government scheme could help parents save up to £2,000 on their childcare costs through tax reliefs aimed at working parents.  Continue reading →

Cartoon of calculator on top of receipts next to coins and bank cards

Best practices for business and personal finances

Posted on 30 August 20234 September 2023 by John

Mixing personal and business finances is a common mistake that many entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners make.

Continue reading →

Cartoon of three pink 3D question marks

Cash flow vs profits: a guide for small business owners

Posted on 29 August 20234 September 2023 by John

As a small business owner, you’ve likely heard the terms “cash flow” and “profits” used interchangeably. However, mixing these financial metrics up can cause severe consequences for your business.Continue reading →

Cartoon of businessman holding up two magnifying glasses surrounded by graphs and charts

Three things to consider when forecasting your finances as a small business owner

Posted on 24 August 20234 September 2023 by John

Forecasting is the act of looking at past and present financial data to predict future costs, expenses, and profits. Small businesses do this to tailor their business model more effectively.Continue reading →

Elderly man at table signing form on clipboard

Navigating estate planning and Inheritance Tax: what you need to know

Posted on 23 August 202323 August 2023 by John

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recently announced that Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts were up by £200 million between April to July 2023, making this a record high.

Continue reading →

Cartoon of miniature businesswoman standing next to and pointing at checklist on clipboard

Self-Assessment benefits for small businesses

Posted on 22 August 20234 September 2023 by John

As a small business owner, you are probably familiar with the term ‘Self-Assessment’. While many entrepreneurs link Self-Assessment primarily with the yearly tax ritual, it offers a lot more.Continue reading →

Cartoon of hands holding a smartphone displaying could accounting charts with four laptop screens floating around phone

The role of cloud accounting in modern businesses

Posted on 17 August 202317 August 2023 by John

In today’s digital age, the way businesses manage their finances has seen a seismic shift, largely due to the introduction and growing popularity of cloud accounting.

Continue reading →

Cartoon of a businessman resting hand on roof of miniature shopfront

Understanding Director’s Loan Account (DLA) and the risks involved

Posted on 16 August 202317 August 2023 by John

Directors might opt to either lend money to or borrow from their own company. This type of transaction is called a director’s loans, and they are recorded in the Director’s Loan Account.

Continue reading →

Post navigation

« Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 … 45 Next »

Archives

  • June 2025
  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021

Categories

  • Accountancy
  • Accounting
  • Advisory Insights
  • Apprentices
  • Blog
  • Blogs
  • Bookkeeping
  • Brexit
  • Budget
  • Business
  • Business Advice
  • Business Advice News
  • Business Blog
  • Business News
  • Business Start-ups
  • Case Study
  • Cash Flow
  • Cash flow management
  • Charities
  • Corporation Tax
  • COVID-19
  • Economy
  • Employees
  • Employment and payroll
  • Finance
  • Financial News
  • Financial Planning
  • Fraud
  • Government Funding
  • Grants
  • Guide
  • HMRC
  • Income Tax
  • Inheritance
  • Latest News
  • leisure and hospitality
  • Loans
  • Making Tax Digital
  • Money
  • MTD
  • News
  • PAYE
  • Payroll
  • Pension
  • Pensions
  • Personal Tax
  • Personal taxes and finances
  • Property
  • R&D
  • Self Assessment
  • Self Employed
  • SME
  • SMEs
  • SMEs / Business
  • Sole Trader
  • Start ups
  • Tax
  • Tax Blog
  • Tax News
  • Tax Planning
  • Tourism
  • VAT
  • VAT and MTD
  • Wages
  • Wealth Management

Who we work with

Owner managed businesses
Start-up businesses
Personal clients
Charities
Property investors

About Us

Meet the team
Careers
Pricing
Giving
Testimonials
Contact us

Resources

News
Videos
Autumn Statement 2023
Webinars

© 2024 Benson Wood & Co - Accountants Bellshill. All rights reserved.

Home     Sitemap     Accessibility     Help     Disclaimer     Privacy

Benson Wood & Co, 2nd Floor, Belgrave Court, Rosehall Road, Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, ML4 3NR
Accountants Bellshill | Accountants North Lanarkshire

We use cookies on this website, you can find more information about cookies here.
Website by: JE Consulting

Manage Cookie Consent
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behaviour or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Manage options Manage services Manage {vendor_count} vendors Read more about these purposes
View preferences
{title} {title} {title}