The power of strategic planning and why your business needs a roadmap
Feb 27, 2025
It would seem fairly straightforward to point out that running a business without a plan is a bit like setting off on a road trip without a map. However, this analogy seems a tad antiquated. Who uses a map anymore? It would ...
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HMRC updates guidance on tax classification of double cab pick-ups
Feb 25, 2025
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued updated guidance on the taxation of double cab pick-up trucks, clarifying which vehicles will be affected by the Government’s decision to reclassify them as company cars for tax purposes. We have previously brought you ...
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Furnished Holiday Lets – Where are we now?
Feb 20, 2025
With significant changes to the Furnished Holiday Let (FHL) regime coming into effect in April 2025, owners of holiday rental properties face crucial decisions about their tax position and business structure. What are the key upcoming changes to FHL? The favourable tax ...
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Could your company size threshold change in April?
Feb 18, 2025
From 6 April 2025, the Companies (Accounts and Reports) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2024 will introduce higher company size thresholds, reducing compliance burdens for thousands of UK businesses. The changes will affect financial reporting requirements, statutory audit obligations, and Directors’ ...
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How do Companies House address suppression changes impact company directors?
Feb 13, 2025
From 27 January 2025, Companies House has introduced new measures allowing directors to remove their residential addresses from historical filings if they were previously used as a company’s registered office. These changes stem from the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act ...
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Why an apprenticeship in accountancy could be your best career move
Feb 11, 2025
It is National Apprenticeship Week, which means there is no better time to talk about the benefits of starting your career with an accountancy apprenticeship. If you are thinking about a future in finance, an apprenticeship at an accountancy firm could ...
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Are you missing out? The deadline to boost your State Pension is approaching
Feb 06, 2025
If you are hoping to maximise your State Pension, you only have two months left to take action before a key deadline on 5 April 2025. After this date, a significant change will come into effect, limiting how far back you ...
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Could Employee Ownership Trusts be a smart way to sell your business and protect its future?
Feb 04, 2025
For business owners thinking about succession, finding the right exit strategy can be a challenge. Selling to a competitor might mean job losses, while a management buyout (MBO) is not always financially feasible. However, another option available is the use of Employee ...
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Is your payroll system prepared for changes in the upcoming tax year?
Jan 30, 2025
We are getting ever closer to the 2025/26 tax year, when changes to payroll regulations announced last year will come into effect. Employers need to stay informed and adjust their payroll systems accordingly to ensure compliance. New National Minimum Wage rates Effective from ...
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Mind the gaps – How National Insurance credits can protect your future
Jan 28, 2025
For many, National Insurance (NI) contributions might seem like it is working away in the background, quietly building up a record throughout your working life. However, even if you have worked consistently, gaps in your NI record can still arise, sometimes ...
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