Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
“Like Mothers, taxes are often misunderstood, but seldom forgotten.” – Lord Bramwell
Tax
Ralph Hearn, partner at Wellers, shares his tax planning tips, focusing on Corporation Tax, business rates and National Insurance
Tax
Government loses £15bn a year tax revenue from self-employed, says IFS, which urges wholesale reform of tax system
Accounting
Americans living in Britain have to file tax returns to both HMRC and the US IRS tax authorities. It can be a minefield without specialist advice
Accounting
Around 170,000 individuals are expected to be affected by IR35 being extended to the private sector next April. Chris Cook outlines how businesses in the UK should prepare, so they don’t fall foul of the rules
Tax
You could add thousands of pounds to your small business bottom line by applying these little-known tax breaks.
Tax
Home Secretary Sajid Javid launches report arguing that tax system should be boiled down into simple turnover levy on SMEs earning less than £1m
Tax
Here, we outline the nine key questions start-ups should be asking themselves when it comes to tax and provide some pointers as to how to deal with them.
Tax
While taxes can be difficult, they are a necessary part of business management. Here are some top tips to making tax easier.
Accounting
Here, Tricia Halliday, of Martin Aitken & Co, explains why small business needs robust financial planning to help secure their family's future.
Accounting
Jane MacKay, head of tax at national audit, tax and advisory firm, Crowe Clark Whitehill, advises businesses on how to approach their taxes after Brexit.
News
A new survey asked taxpayers what the Chancellor can do to support them on Autumn Statement day.
Accounting
With deliberations on Making Tax Digital finished, businesses give their feedback and recommendations to HMRC.
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.