Succession or sale? The case for selling your business before the 2026 Inheritance Tax changes
The Autumn Budget brought clarity to many areas of tax planning, but for family-run businesses, one announcement could prove particularly challenging.
Are you prepared for the payroll challenges of hiring seasonal workers?
With Christmas just over a month away, many businesses are finalising their plans for seasonal recruitment or are already welcoming temporary staff on board.
How to stay ahead of HMRC interest rate changes and avoid late payments
The Bank of England’s decision to reduce the base rate to 4.75 per cent has triggered changes to HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC’s) interest rates, with late payment and repayment rates due to adjust on 18 and 26 November 2024.
Steps for employers to remain compliant with National Minimum Wage increases
In the recent Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates would increase as of April 2025.
Simple ways to invest in your team this Career Development Month
This month is Career Development Month, a perfect opportunity to focus on upskilling your team.
Double cab pickups to be taxed as company cars as Government confirms U-turn
In a detail that may have been missed underneath the headlines, the recent Budget introduced a change for businesses that use double cab pickups as part of their fleet.
How to ease the pressure within your business this Stress Awareness Day
Today marks UK Stress Awareness Day and a good time to reflect on how stress affects your business – and what you can do about it.
How do I improve my key financial indicators to meet ATOL financial criteria?
To achieve and retain protection under the ATOL scheme, travel firms must maintain certain financial standards to demonstrate solvency and a degree of stability.
What the Autumn Budget 2024 means for SME owners
From higher employer National Insurance (NI) contributions to increases in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rates, the changes announced in last week’s Budget have obvious implications for owners of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Why regular financial forecasting is so important
If you want to secure the long-term success of your business, we highly recommend doing some financial forecasting.