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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There comes a point in almost every growing business when working harder no longer solves the problem. Revenue may be increasing. Clients are coming in. The business looks successful from the outside. But internally, something still feels unsettled. Cash flow feels tighter than it should. Big decisions feel heavier. Growth
Running a limited company often starts with freedom and ambition. More flexibility, more control, more opportunity. But once the excitement of launching settles, many founders find themselves asking a difficult question: “Why does it still feel like I’m working incredibly hard without building the financial future I actually want?” It’s
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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Running a limited company is never just about doing the work you love. There’s admin. There are accounts. There’s tax. And for neurodivergent business owners—whether they have autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or another form of neurodivergence —the mental load can feel even heavier. We know this because we’ve lived it. At Beansprout, our co-founders
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What is a Dividend? A Simple Guide for Business Owners If you run a limited company, you’ve probably heard the term ‘dividend’ thrown around. But what exactly is a dividend? How do you pay yourself legally without getting into trouble with HMRC? And what happens if you accidentally get it
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Running a small, limited company comes with its own challenges, and one of the biggest is ensuring you remain tax efficient. With changes announced in the 2024 Autumn Budget, it’s essential for directors and shareholders to rethink their salary and dividend strategies for 2025/26. Here’s a guide to help you
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If you’re earning £1,000 or more in property rental income, you are legally required to report this to HMRC via an annual Self-Assessment Tax Return. For some, becoming a landlord happens accidentally, and they may be unaware of the rules. Others may have simply missed the deadline due to a
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Running your business can be enough of a challenge, without missing key deadlines or updates to the tax rates and thresholds. No one wants to incur unnecessary stress, penalties, or fines. Staying on top of the key dates and deadlines means you remain compliant, puts you in a good place
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In business, setting financial goals is crucial, but achieving them requires more than just wishful thinking. One powerful method to reach your profit targets is reverse engineering—a strategic approach where you start with your desired profit and work backwards to determine the sales and operational targets needed to achieve it.
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