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10 Tips to Wrap Up your Self Assessment Tax Return On Time

It's a great feeling to have your taxes done and dusted, so we’ve put together our top tips for submitting your Self Assessment tax return before the deadline.

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Blog Blogs

How to Become a Ltd Company

If you're a sole trader, you might want to incorporate as a Ltd Company. Read our guide to find out if it's the right decision for you and how to go about it.

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Accountancy Accounting

16 Accounting Terms and Definitions to Know as a Business Owner

Accounting terms are not the easiest to understand - so we've made a list of the key accounting terminology, with definitions, that you should know.

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Accountancy Accounting

How to Choose the Right Accountant: A 5-Step Guide

Choosing an accountant is no easy task, so here are the 5 steps you should follow to find the right accountant for you and your business.

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Advisory Insights Blog

Salaries and Dividends: How to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner

How should you pay yourself when you own a business? Salary, dividends, or a combination? Read our guide to discover the most tax-efficient method for you.

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Blog Blogs

Making the Transition to Making Tax Digital (MTD)

Are you compliant with HMRC's Making Tax Digital? Our guide will help you determine if MTD applies to you and talk you through the changes you may need to make.

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General Election 2024: What Business Owners Need to Know

What should business owners know ahead of the UK general election? Our guide highlights key business and tax policies proposed by The Conservatives and Labour

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10 steps to prevent insolvency

Despite many owners' fears, insolvency is avoidable through well-thought-out financial strategies and careful planning. There are several practical strategies for averting insolvency that you and your business should implement during times of strife and economic difficulty. Rethinking staffing strategies During a downturn, businesses should evaluate their current staffing needs and consider adjusting staff levels to

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Can you afford to miss your Companies House deadline?

For limited companies registered and operating in the UK, one of the requirements that directors must meet is filing annual accounts with Companies House. Comprising a collection of different documents, filing with Companies House ensures that the publicly available information about your company is correct. Because it is so important, there are penalties for not

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Latest News News

Going green – The financial benefits of investing in a cleaner future

As a small business owner, embracing environmentally friendly practices not only supports a sustainable planet but can also unlock significant financial benefits for your business. It is important to explore the tax reliefs and allowances available to your business when you adopt green operations so that you can navigate and mitigate your environmental tax responsibilities

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HMRC sets its sights on unpaid crypto tax

As the crypto asset sector grows, with an annual growth rate predicted to reach around 12 per cent, taxpayers with digital assets need to remain tax compliant. Tax regulations and knowledge have struggled to keep pace with this investment type's rapid growth, resulting in significant levels of unpaid tax and underreported income. In a bid

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Scaling up – How you can grow your business in 2024

In 2024, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will face a brand-new set of challenges and opportunities. As the economy continues to react to the events of the last few years, one thing remains important – high-quality business advice. Below, we look at some practical tips for SMEs aiming to scale up and grow their operations

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