SMEs
How do you know if you are exempt from Making Tax Digital (MTD)?
Jan 27, 2026
The first phase for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is nearly upon us, as the new system of digital tax reporting commences from 6 April 2026. However, some landlords, self-employed individuals or sole traders may still wondering whether the ...
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Why are fewer SMEs investing in their company?
Oct 02, 2025
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are finding the current economic climate challenging, with many reluctant to invest for fear of losing their business entirely. We want to understand the hesitation behind the lack of borrowing so that your business can get ...
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Government announce commitment to deliver a genuine living wage: What does that mean for businesses?
Aug 12, 2025
Next year’s National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage have been hot topics of discussion with experts warning they must go up to meet the Government’s goal for it to match two thirds of median earnings. The Government has reaffirmed its ...
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Over 100,000 jobs lost – The cost of rising National Insurance on employers
Jun 12, 2025
The release of the latest employment data should serve as a wake-up call for business owners. Over 100,000 jobs were lost in May, the worst figure in four years, with hospitality, tech and retail bearing the brunt. One of the biggest factors ...
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Important updates to Making Tax Digital and late payment rates you might have missed in the Spring Statement
Mar 27, 2025
This week’s Spring Statement brought two announcements that will matter to anyone running their own business or earning income from property. Firstly, there will be tougher penalties for late tax payments under Making Tax Digital (MTD). Secondly, the MTD scheme itself is ...
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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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What are PAYE Settlement Agreements and how can they benefit employers?
Oct 02, 2024
PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSAs) are a convenient tool for employers, allowing them to cover the tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs) on specific benefits provided to employees. These agreements simplify settling tax liabilities on minor, irregular, or impractical expenses and benefits, ...
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Boosting confidence in tough times – How SMEs can adapt to financial challenges
Sep 17, 2024
The burden on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is already quite heavy due to the current economic climate, but it may worsen in the coming months, with potential changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) being considered in the October Budget. If ...
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Keeping your SME stable during economic uncertainty
Jul 25, 2024
There have been a lot of political changes in recent months, but the outlook for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remains gloomy. According to recent research by Virgin StartUp, half of small business owners are worried their business might not survive ...
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Why the National Wealth Fund is a game-changer for SMEs
Jul 15, 2024
The recent announcement by the new Labour Government to introduce a National Wealth Fund has sent ripples of excitement throughout the business community. With £7.3 billion in funding from the UK Infrastructure Bank, this initiative promises to be a significant boon ...
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