The benefits of effective succession planning
For many business owners and high value individuals, protecting family wealth is as important as creating it. Succession planning, deciding...
Managing debt and making cash work harder
Interest rates have now settled at levels many business owners and investors have not seen for over a decade. Even...
The basics of double entry bookkeeping
Even the most advanced accounting software is built on a principle that has stood the test of time: double entry...
Steps to take before working with a new customer
Winning new business is always positive, but before you commit to a new customer it is wise to carry out...
Lower business rates for retail for hospitality and leisure
The government has announced permanent changes to business rates that will benefit thousands of small firms in the retail, hospitality...
Two important 2025 self-assessment deadlines
Paper tax returns are due 31 October 2025, and new registrants must notify HMRC by 5 October 2025. Act early...
Who needs to register for anti-money laundering supervision
If your business operates in a sector covered by the Money Laundering Regulations, you must be monitored by a supervisory...
What counts as working time for minimum wage purposes
Employers must ensure they are paying staff at least the National Minimum Wage (NMW) or National Living Wage (NLW). The...
Tax Diary October/November 2025
1 October 2025 – Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 December 2024. 19 October...
Budget date announced
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves has confirmed, in a video message, that the next UK Budget will take...