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 …
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 …
Companies House Are Implementing Digital ID Checks This November
If you own a limited company, or are a Person with Significant Control (PSC) of a company, such as a shareholder owning more than 25% of the company, you will …
Smart Buying – Making Your Business Pay For Your Life
You probably accept the need tax to pay for essential services, but that doesn’t mean you have to like it! In fact, I have yet to meet a person who …
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 …
Employment Allowance explained – don’t miss out on £10,500 for your business – 2025 version!
If you are an employer (and that includes employing yourself as a director), you could be eligible to claim the ‘Employment Allowance’ (EA). By making the most of your Employment …
Top Tips for Dealing with April 2025
There has been much talk of ‘doom and gloom’ in the small business world, particularly around changes coming into force during April 2025. Many of these changes were a result …
Last Minute Tax Saving Checklist
The tax year end is fast approaching. You want some last-minute tips to save some tax. But what can you do yourself – and how will it potentially save you …
3 Businesses NOT to Start in 2025
Following on from our blog about potentially successful businesses to start in 2025, here’s the flip side – 3 businesses our Business Services Director, Dan Heelan, reckons you would NOT …