A limited company may sound daunting to set up, but once you understand the basics, it can make a lot of business sense. In this article, we’ll look at what …
Buying a Business: The Basics
Thinking of buying a business but don’t know how to? In this Guide, we’ll take you through the practical process of buying one. We are assuming that you’ve already found …
Wealth Strategies: Beyond Salary and Dividends
As a business owner, your focus may simply be “pay myself a salary, take dividends, pay the tax bill.” However, once the business starts to build, you may find that …
Paying for Business Expenses with Cash: Claim Them or Lose Them
There are some myths in accounting that just won’t be debunked. Top of our list of ‘unbunkables” is the myth that states you cannot pay for business expenses in cash. …
Top Tips for Starting a new Business in 2026
Are you planning to launch your new business in 2026? Congratulations! We know it can feel really exciting, but also somewhat overwhelming! As busy business accountants, we are always thrilled …
Are you making one of these costly ‘business food’ mistakes?
Thinking about buying food for your business? The simple act of buying food in your business can be technically challenging when it comes to getting a tax deduction from HMRC. …
Is being a limited company STILL a good idea?
Over the past decade, the government has slowly chipped away at some of the great tax savings that were available to a limited company owner. In the past, we would …
Dividends: Saving tax is all in the timing
When it comes to saving tax, timing really is everything. If you are a limited company owner, the timing of when you take profits from your company by paying yourself …
5 Silent Mistakes That Kill Businesses
In 2025, the success rate for small businesses is not good. Only about 50% of small business in the UK ever make it to year 5. This is nothing new. …
Expert Insight: HMRC are cracking down on Crypto Tax evasion
In recent years, investing and using “crypto” (cryptocurrency) has surged in popularity. The rise in what HMRC term “cryptoassets” has become a difficult thing to deal with from a tax …
Holding Companies: 3 Common Mistakes to Avoid
As business accountants we talk to clients about limited company structures all day long. In the right circumstances the introduction of a holding company can be a very beneficial addition …
The ‘Perfect’ Morning Routine for Small Business Growth
The ‘perfect’ morning routine has been the subject of many viral videos and is an obsession for many. Yet in our experience, for busy small business owners, the morning routine …