Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Articles, news and advice on Making Tax Digital (MTD) – the government’s initiative to simplify tax accounting for UK businesses and individuals.
Making Tax Digital
Emily Coltman gives a lowdown on the Making Tax Digital plans and offers some top tips for preparing your business for the new tax year.
Tax
HMRC's digital tax initiative will compel SMEs and self-employed to keep digital records filed quarterly.
Accounting
Two thirds of firms are not using software, which will be needed to report tax digitally, as HMRC is planning for 2018.
Accounting
Small businesses could be spending more time filling in returns through Making Tax Digital scheme, according to research.
Accounting
Mark Woolley discusses how the tax system is set to be transformed to fit the digital age and the challenges that a small business faces in moving to online software.
Accounting
Businesses are either finding the process of digital tax compliance foreboding, or don't even know what it is. Could this be a serious deterrent to start a business?
Accounting
Nearly half (43 per cent) of micro-business owners and freelancers don’t know what Making Tax Digital is, a study finds.
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.