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Cash Flow Strategies For Small Businesses – From The Experts
Cash flow challenges can have considerable ripple effects. Almost 1 in 7 small business owners in the UK have been left unable to pay employees on time, 38% have been unable to pay debts, and owners lose an average of £26,000 by turning down work because of...
Get Ready For 2025: Key Changes To Prepare For In The New Tax Year
The start of a new year brings new opportunities – but only if you’re prepared for the challenges ahead. With revised National Insurance contributions on the horizon and shifting company size thresholds also proposed, business owners must adapt swiftly to stay compliant and protect their bottom line.
Fortunately, with a bit of planning and the right guidance, you can tackle these challenges head-on – setting your business up for success. Here’s what you need to know and how to prepare…
How To Better Organise Your Business Finances In 2025
Landing your ideal client or launching that game-changing product is why you started your business – but managing finances effectively is what makes those dreams possible. For small and medium-sized enterprises especially, navigating cost fluctuations, tax changes,...
What To Look For In A Small Business Accountant
When you’re running a business, finding the right accountant can make a world of difference to your operations. Beyond crunching numbers, an experienced accountant can steer you through the complex world of tax compliance, cash flow management, and planning for...
All The Accounting Changes You Need To Plan For In 2025
Staying on top of taxes and rates can be tricky. Just as you get all your ducks in a row for one year, it isn’t long before a new wave of announcements rolls in. This is where agile planning becomes invaluable. Now that the dust has settled from the Autumn Budget,...
Can An Unqualified Accountant Provide An Adequate Service?
The title ‘accountant’ comes with a number of assumptions: good with numbers, business-savvy… Qualified? Not necessarily. Many people don’t realise that ‘accountant’ isn’t a protected term, and a lack of regulation could mean that your own might not have the official...
The Autumn Budget 2024: Key Insights For UK Business Owners
On 30th October 2024, Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled her Autumn Budget – marking the first Labour-led Budget in 14 years.
After uncovering a £22 billion deficit back in July, the Labour government demonstrated their commitment to restoring stability to the UK economy in the Budget. For business owners, it has mixed implications. Let’s explore them…
Navigating The UK’s Low-Growth Cycle: Budgeting Tips For Startups And SMEs
The UK economy is “stuck on a low-growth treadmill”, according to the British Chambers of Commerce. This follows a modest GDP rise of only 0.2% in early 2024. With 22% of British businesses reporting decreased turnover, and more recent figures showing only slight improvements, it’s clear that startups and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are facing challenging times in this sluggish climate.
What Tax Reliefs Are Available For Your Business?
When the new tax year rolled around, it came with tax reliefs – some extending for an additional year (like the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief scheme) and some that have long been in place.
In this blog, we take a look at the main types of tax relief and whether your business will be eligible for them.
Making Tax Digital For ITSA Progresses: When Do You Need To Be Prepared By?
Making Tax Digital For ITSA Progresses: When Do You Need To Be Prepared By? The HMRC private beta for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) finally went live on 22nd April 2024. This applies to businesses whose annual income surpasses £50,000....
2024/25 Tax Year: What Changes Will Impact Your Business?
As usual, the beginning of a new tax year brings about many finance-related changes that will affect your business. Some of these were only announced recently – during the Spring Budget.
So, what changes can you expect to impact your company accounts for the 2024/25 tax year? Read on to find out, as well as what you could be doing to improve your tax efficiency for the year ahead.
From Startup To Scaling Up: How Nabarro Poole’s Expertise Enabled Hewlett Insurance Brokers’ Evolution
We’ve been working with Steve Hewlett, Director at Hewlett Insurance Brokers, since the end of 2021. In 2023, they underwent a name change – something that required substantial administration and accounting support. Steve shares what led him to Nabarro Poole and how...
Spring Budget 2024: The Key Takeaways
As he did this time last year, the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt stepped up inside a charged House of Commons to deliver all the details from his Spring Budget. As it happened, there were no real surprises that hadn’t already been unveiled pre-announcement. Nonetheless, there were plenty of important takeaways for SMEs and hospitality businesses.
The tip of the iceberg revealed that inflation is now at 4%, with the OBR forecasting it to fall below 2% in a few months’ time – a stat that affects us all. Not got time to rifle through the rest of the 94-page official document to see what else impacts your business? We’ve pulled out some highlights which may just save you the trouble…
Electric Vs Petrol: Which Company Cars Are More Tax Efficient?
You’ll know that electric vehicles (EVs) are better for the environment – but did you know that they can also be better for your business? It’s all down to the associated capital allowances, Benefits in Kind (BiK), and other tax advantages. Join us as we discuss how...
Thinking Of Going Global? Get Ahead Of These Challenges First
Considering trading overseas but worried about potential hurdles? While Brexit and other factors have created barriers for small businesses looking to break into these markets, it’s still possible to do so – and successfully.
New Year, New Policies: Key Changes Affecting Your Business In 2024
Remember the 2023 Autumn Statement? It may feel like a distant memory amidst the busy day-to-day running of your business, but many of the announcements have now come into play. And with more changes from the statement set to become active from April, this time of...
Autumn Statement 2023: All The Announcements That Affect The Self-Employed
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his Autumn Statement for 2023 on 22nd November. There was positive news: inflation is now at 4.6% and is due to reduce to 2% by the close of 2025. And, as usual, measures were announced to boost the economy – it’s anticipated to grow by 0.6%.
In this blog, we’ll take you through the relevant announcements, along with how they’re expected to affect your self-employment business.
Smart Moves: How To Invest Capital From Your Business
Whether you’re steering a start-up or managing an established enterprise, every penny counts – especially in the current economic climate. Making smart decisions about your cash flow can be a deal breaker. But it’s not just about cost-cutting; it’s about strategically...