Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
The accounts section, brought to you in partnership with Sage, features in-depth guides and features for UK small businesses and start-ups needing advice on how to manage company accounts, including topics such as cashflow management, late payment, bad debts and bookkeeping.
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AI in the workplace has been one of the hot topics of 2024, and the conversation is unlikely to let up as we head into 2025. Accounting is no different, and there are now many ways that AI implementation has changed how it works for both employees and users.
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We answer the key questions around Employment Allowance to help you determine whether your business is eligible and, if it is, how to apply
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Here, Mariah Tompkins scrutinises accounting software options that small businesses can use for their digital VAT and tax returns.
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You may have come across prepaid business cards as a cashflow management option before. Here, we explain what a prepaid business card is, the pros and cons, and what the best prepaid cards on the market are.
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Expenses are something that, big or small, every business needs to deal with at some point. Business bank accounts offer a variety of features and security measures that allow many business owners to utilize a single account solution.
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In this guide, in association with Fleximize, we take a look at one of the most critical issues for small business owners: managing cash flow.
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A reader asks how they can easily manage cash flow in their property business which is seasonal.
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At what point does your small business have to start paying VAT? Should you voluntarily pay VAT? And what are legitimate ways to stay under the VAT threshold?
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A reader asks how they can easily manage cash flow in their property business which is seasonal.
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At what point does your small business have to start paying VAT? Should you voluntarily pay VAT? And what are legitimate ways to stay under the VAT threshold?
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Readers ask if there are interest charges and tax implications to think about when it comes to inter-company loans.
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Darren Fell, managing director of Crunch Accounting, discusses what costs can be claimed as a small business.
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What are business rates, how much are they and do tenants have to pay them? Sophie Attwood of Colliers answers your questions
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Julie Corkish, ICAEW’s head of practice, explains what small business owners should consider when hiring an accountant.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis
Investing in a franchise
Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.