The value of retaining profits to support cash flow and growth
For small businesses and growing companies alike, one of the most reliable sources of funding...
The value of applying for trade marks
A trade mark is a vital tool for protecting the identity and reputation of your...
The value of an overhead audit
Many businesses regard their overheads as fixed, predictable, and largely outside their control. In reality...
The UK economic outlook for 2025
The economic outlook for the UK in 2025 presents a mixed picture, with expectations of...
The transition from FHL to Property Rental business
Tax perks for Furnished Holiday Lets have ended. From April 2025, lettings fall under standard...
The Substantial Shareholdings Exemption
For companies selling shares, the Substantial Shareholdings Exemption (SSE) can mean significant tax relief. Introduced...
The scope of the trivial benefits legislation
The trivial benefits legislation provides a simple and practical tax exemption that allows employers to...
The present limits for Business Assets Disposal Relief
Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) still offers a valuable tax break, but the CGT rate...
The Marriage Allowance if circumstances change
Married couples and civil partners could save up to £252 a year by transferring part...
The link between planning and progress
Most business owners know that progress matters, but many still hesitate when it comes to...
The Likely Effects of Employers’ NIC Increases in 2025
The upcoming increase in Employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs) is set to have significant repercussions...
The likely direction of interest rates in 2026
As we look ahead to 2026, there is growing speculation about how the Bank of...
The legal responsibilities of directors
When someone agrees to become a director of a UK limited company, they take on...
The innocent touch – where a lack of clear guidelines and policies makes a dismissal more likely to be unfair
A school inspector dismissed for brushing water off a pupil’s head won his unfair dismissal...
The importance of discretion – don’t send inappropriate messages during working hours!
An Employment Tribunal confirmed that using an employer's preferred method of communicating with employees to...
The impact of frozen personal allowances
The impact of frozen personal allowances often leads to fiscal drag, a situation where individuals...
The Enterprise Investment Scheme tax benefits
The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is designed to help smaller, higher-risk trading companies raise finance...
The Employment Allowance – what you can claim
As of April 2025, more employers can claim the increased £10,500 Employment Allowance thanks to...