Bookkeeping and accounting are crucial aspects of running a successful small business. However, many small business owners struggle to manage their accounting tasks, leading to costly mistakes that can impact business operations and financial health. The risk of making accounting mistakes is high given the number or rules and deadlines
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Up until now, expenditure incurred by the owner of a business on training courses for themselves has not necessarily been tax deductible. HMRC’s approach has been to deny any tax relief for expenditure on a training course which provides new expertise or knowledge, rather than being a refresher or an
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Today, Jeremy Hunt delivered his 2024 Spring budget, stating that the UK economy has dealt with the financial crisis, the pandemic and energy crisis caused by war in Europe. He acknowledged that interest rates “remain high as we bring down inflation” but added “We can now help families not just with
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Can my business pay for my garden office or workspace? Garden Offices and workspaces have grown in popularity since the Covid Pandemic forced many people to work from home. Many businesses have chosen to relocate from commercial rented spaces and for some the ability to set up from home has
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As a Company Director running your own limited company, you need to be aware of some changes to legislation that will affect you, bought about by The Economic Crimes and Corporate Transparency Act which became law in October 2023. The government says that the new law enables Companies House to
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Thinking of starting a business? Many people dream of starting their own business for a multitude of reasons; being your own boss, creating a better work life balance, the satisfaction of creating something from nothing or because you are passionate about a particular cause. Choosing this path can be incredibly
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Profit Versus Cash One of your main aims when running your business is to make money. However, despite making reasonable profits you are seeing a distinct lack of cash in your bank account – why? Profit is vital for the long-term success, but cash is the lifeblood of any business
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Eight key financial numbers you need to know as a business owner to increase profit, make better decisions and grow with confidence.
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