Or – what’s the tax position for Christmas gifting, parties and HMRC in 2026? Saying thank you, celebrating with your team and showing appreciation to the clients and suppliers who support your business – that time of festive cheer is coming around again. But before you start filling hampers, booking
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For many business owners, a growing LTD company tax bill can be frustrating, but in reality, corporation tax is usually a sign that your limited company is making money. The real issue is when: You don’t understand how the tax is calculated You haven’t planned ahead for it Or you’re
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What it means for us, and what it means for you When we founded Beansprout, we always intended that our accountancy services should do more for our clients than keep the books tidy. Kevin and I wanted to help business owners build more profit, more freedom, and a business that
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For many ambitious owner-managed businesses, cash flow forecast actually becomes more challenging as the business grows. More clients, more team members, bigger projects, and higher overheads can all create pressure on working capital. On paper, the business may be performing well, yet the reality behind the scenes can still feel
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You might only think about how to value your business when they’re preparing to sell. But understanding what your business is worth can actually help you make better decisions long before that point. If you’ve spent years building your business, hiring a team, growing revenue, and managing the day-to-day pressure
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As your business grows, your finances become more complex. What started as simple bookkeeping and annual accounts can quickly turn into questions about cash flow, profitability, forecasting, hiring, and scaling sustainably. At some point, many business owners realise they need more financial support — but they’re not always sure what
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It usually starts with a quiet worry. Your turnover is climbing. You can see the VAT threshold getting closer. Someone mentions that if you open a second business and split the income, you might be able to keep both under the limit. It sounds simple. Sensible, even. But this is
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Running a limited company means keeping an eye on clients, cashflow, tax, deadlines and the small matter of actually doing the work. So it is fair to ask: do you really need an accountant, or can you manage things yourself? The honest answer is that it depends on where your
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There is a very specific moment I often see in growing businesses. It usually happens somewhere between £250k and £500k in turnover. From the outside, everything looks strong. The business is established. There is a team. There are solid clients. Revenue is higher than it has ever been. But behind
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As businesses grow, the frustration often sounds like this: “I’m not getting the information I need.”“My numbers don’t tell me anything useful.”“Maybe I need a Finance Director.” In many cases, that conclusion is wrong. The issue is rarely that you need a senior strategic FD, it’s just that your finance structure
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