For many business owners, taking out a business loan can be a great option for securing extra funds. Unlike personal loans, business loans are usually much larger as they are secured against more valuable business assets. Repayment lengths can also largely ...
READ MOREApril Fool’s Day, a time of jokes and jests, may have been and gone... But it just so happens that April Fool’s Day falls just before the start of the new tax year (6 April) when numerous businesses will be targeted ...
READ MORETax efficiency is one of the major deciding factors between different types of companies, particularly for growing businesses which need to minimise costs. A partnership is one of three main company types that you might choose from, in which two or ...
READ MOREThe law surrounding redundancy for new parents is set to change from 6 April. This will offer enhanced protection from redundancy for those who are pregnant, on shared parental leave, or taking time off for adoption. If you need to make redundancies ...
READ MOREWriting a business plan should be one of your first steps when starting your business. If you have a business without a plan, it’s not too late to make one! In short, a business plan should set out everything about your ...
READ MOREWith 5 April fast approaching, the pressure is on to make sure that you’ve used all capital allowances available to you in this tax year to reduce your tax bill. For business owners, there are a number of tax reliefs you ...
READ MOREA very common question you hear is, “Do you need to be good at maths to be an accountant?” Many people assume there is a direct correlation between proficiency in mathematics and the ability to excel in accounting. However, this question deserves ...
READ MOREAre you ready for the end of the 2023/24 tax year? 5 April 2024 marks the end of the current financial year, so the deadline to use several important annual reliefs and allowances is fast approaching. Pension contributions represent a significant tax ...
READ MOREIf you are an owner of a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), it is essential to consider the benefits of having a professional accountant. Engaging with an accountant can significantly enhance your SME’s prospects by providing expert financial advice and managing ...
READ MOREThe latest Budget was an important speech for the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, and his Government, as he laid out key measures likely to affect his party’s success at the ballot box later this year. Although a date for the next general ...
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