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26th Feb 2025

Time to go it alone - is 2025 the year to become your own boss?

As we move into 2025, an increasing number of individuals are choosing to step away from traditional employment to carve out their own paths as entrepreneurs. Whether it’s turning a side hustle into a full-time business, making the leap from employment to self-employment or launching a business straight ...

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26th Feb 2025

Navigating rising business costs? We can help you stay financially resilient 

With ever increasing business costs like energy bills, NI and national wage, why not let us take a look at a couple of potential ...


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25th Feb 2025

Why now is the best time to look at outsourcing or switching payroll providers

As the new tax year approaches (6th April), many businesses are re-evaluating their payroll processes. Whether you’re handling payroll in-house or working with a ...


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28th Jan 2025

Ghosting is not just a dating phenomenon

The term ghosting is widely known or referred to in the world of dating, when a person suddenly or unexpectedly experiences an end to ...

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26th Feb 2025

Time to go it alone - is 2025 the year to become your own boss?

As we move into 2025, an increasing number of individuals are choosing to step away from traditional employment to carve out their own paths as entrepreneurs. Whether it’s turning a side hustle into a full-time business, making the leap from employment to self-employment or launching a business straight out of education, the ...



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25th Feb 2025

Why now is the best time to look at outsourcing or switching payroll providers

As the new tax year approaches (6th April), many businesses are re-evaluating their payroll processes. Whether you’re handling payroll in-house or working with a provider that isn’t meeting your needs, now is the perfect time to switch. Here’s why:1. Ensure Compliance with New Payroll LegislationEach new tax year brings updates to payroll ...


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28th Jan 2025

Ghosting is not just a dating phenomenon

The term ghosting is widely known or referred to in the world of dating, when a person suddenly or unexpectedly experiences an end to all contact or interaction with a person - a date or partner. Any attempts to gain a response or engage in communication is fruitless.   However, the world of ...


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13th Dec 2024

Stock counting is crucial for food and drink businesses

If you’re running a small F&B (food and beverage) business, you already know how demanding it can be!Between managing staff, keeping customers happy and juggling suppliers, there’s hardly time to breathe, let alone count stock. But if you want to understand your business’s financial health and take control of your margins, regular ...


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28th Nov 2024

Be cautious of fraud when reclaiming s455 tax online

With the ability to reclaim s455 tax online, businesses now enjoy a faster and more efficient process. However, this convenience comes with an increased risk of fraud, as scammers may target this new system.What is s455 Tax?Section 455 tax applies to certain loans made by close companies to their shareholders or directors. ...


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22nd Oct 2024

Top 5 financial tips for elevating your hospitality business

In the highly competitive hospitality industry, financial management is critical to the success and longevity of your business.Whether you're operating a hotel, restaurant, or event venue, sound financial practices can help you navigate challenges, optimise profits, and ensure sustainable growth.Here are our top five finance-focused tips to help your hospitality business thrive:1. ...


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22nd Oct 2024

Now you are 50 and perhaps a little bit more…

It might be said that being in your 50s is now like being in your 40s and the 50s are the new 40s.  However, when it comes to the work people do, and the jobs they have, there can be significant changes and challenges.Perhaps the most obvious change is getting older and ...


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20th Aug 2024

Key highlights from HMRC’s Annual Accounts and Charter Reports on R&D Tax Credits

Earlier this month, HMRC graced us with not one, but two reports: their Annual Accounts and the Charter Report. These documents provide an overview of HMRC's performance, commitments, and key insights into the ongoings at HMRC. This year’s documents feature quite a bit about R&D! Here are a few highlights: Cost of the ...