SMEs
Redundancy changes for new parents
Mar 26, 2024
The 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 ...
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The seven steps to a successful business plan
Mar 21, 2024
Writing 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 ...
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Have you used your capital allowances this financial year?
Mar 19, 2024
With 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 ...
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Making the most of pension contributions for tax purposes
Mar 12, 2024
Are 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 ...
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Why do SMEs need an accountant?
Mar 08, 2024
If 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 ...
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My business prioritises sustainability – Can I claim tax reliefs?
Mar 05, 2024
Investing in Environmental, Social and Governance objectives (ESG) and sustainability is becoming more popular for business owners at every level. However, overhauling business processes and purchasing new, greener assets can present a significant cost to SMEs and businesses without large cash ...
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Understanding VAT for limited companies and unincorporated businesses
Feb 29, 2024
For both limited companies and unincorporated businesses, managing Value Added Tax (VAT) can be a significant challenge, affecting a broad spectrum of business activities. Understanding VAT is crucial for business owners, as it not only affects how they price their products ...
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Can I claim Employment Allowance for my business?
Feb 22, 2024
The Employment Allowance is a means for SMEs to reduce the tax burden of employing staff at critical points in their growth and help avoid cash flow crises, via a reduction in National Insurance Contributions (NICs). What is the Employment Allowance? The ...
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Loophole closed: Pickups are now classed as cars (NOT vans)
Feb 15, 2024
A dispute between Coca-Cola and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has closed the loophole that previously defined double-cab pickups as vans and now means they will be classed as cars. Historically, a double-cab pickup with a payload of one tonne (1,000kg) ...
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Feb 13, 2024
The UK economy is built on SMEs and innovative entrepreneurs. In 2022/23, over 800,000 new businesses were registered nationwide, an increase of 6.4 per cent on the previous period. SMEs are significant contributors to wider economic health and their continued existence ...
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