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How To Combat The Challenges Of Running A Drinks Business in 2020
It’s not easy being a hospitality business, especially given the challenges that the sector is facing. However, that doesn’t mean it’s not a great industry to be in. It’s just a matter of knowing how to manoeuvre around these hurdles. In this blog, we guide you...
Accounting New Year’s Resolutions: What You Need To Do To Avoid Common Pitfalls
Accounting disasters are not uncommon – and no one is exempt. Even big names such as Ted Baker and Thomas Cook have made headlines due to their problematic accounts. It’s enough to make any small business worry. After all, if those well-established organisations can’t...
Tax Guidance For Hospitality Enterprises
As a start-up business owner, you’ve got a long list of factors to consider including business plans, strategy, funding – not to mention, tax. The likelihood is that you will have to pay it but there are a few different types meaning your business can be affected in a...
What Happens When Accounting Goes Wrong?
As a business owner, you might think that you can manage your finances yourself. But, with a demanding workload and pressing priorities, it can often fall to the end of your to-do list. And, this can impact your business in more than one way. Here, we explore some of...
How The Role of An Accountant Is Transforming With The Times
The days of an accountant’s role being all about numbers or just the tax return are no more. Today, much of this work can be dealt with by technology, and so their responsibilities lie elsewhere. Your finance professional needs to have a much wider skill set to ensure...
The MTD For VAT Return Deadline Has Passed: Which Tax Is Next?
If the introduction of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT in April was mandatory for your business, then you’ll now have submitted the first MTD VAT return. But the digitalisation of tax isn’t going to stop there. Depending on your situation, you may have to file other...
There’s No Escaping The Staff Shortage: How Hospitality Businesses Are Battling It
Brexit will have a huge impact on the hospitality sector. There’s no escaping the possibility of staff shortages – especially considering that there will be an increase in new roles created. Many businesses within the sector are already trying to tackle it. So, we’re...
Have You Accounted For Sustainability In Your Business Strategy?
Being sustainable won’t just boost your reputation these days. Climate change dominates the headlines, and the government is continuously introducing fresh initiatives to tackle it, as well as placing more importance on the role businesses have to play. As a result,...
A Post-Brexit World: How Will UK Businesses Deal With VAT Refunds From European Trading Partners?
Britain’s exit from the European Union is looming. But, as it stands, a deal has still not yet been made. Whether one is agreed by ‘Brexit Day’ or not, it’s very likely that there will be an impact on VAT refunds from European trading partners for eligible businesses....
Fast Forward To 2040: What The Future Holds For Accounting
At the turn of the century, the accounting industry was incredibly different to how it is today. Accounting tools weren’t widely used, let alone cloud software. And there was no legislation (like Making Tax Digital) enforcing the use of technology. Fast forward to 20...
The Impact Of Brexit On The Hospitality Sector
Brexit uncertainty is causing concern in many industries, but especially amongst the hospitality sector. Whether the UK leaves the EU on 31st October with a deal or not, there will be a significant impact on this industry. Here, we discuss why. Workers and wages...
Choosing An Accountant? Don’t Settle For A Tax Return Service
When it comes to accounts and taxes, many people like to bury their heads in the sand. After all, finances and the Self Assessment can be really confusing – let alone trying to find a professional to take care of it for you. If you have decided to invest in the...
The UK’s First Ever Tourism Sector Deal: How Hospitality Businesses Can Expect To Thrive
June 2019 saw the UK’s first ever tourism deal announced. It was welcome news across the industry and will result in the tourism sector being prioritised and supported to create jobs as well as economic growth being boosted. In this blog, we delve into the specific...
Struggling To Prepare For The First VAT Return Deadline? HMRC Isn’t Your Only Source Of Help
With one of the biggest changes to accounting now well underway, those who need to comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD) have been left with questions. Naturally they’ve sourced the help of those enforcing the new system, but for many people, this has been without...
Elevate Your Hospitality Business With These Innovative Experiences
With a whole range of new technology currently available, now is the time to upgrade your business, increase efficiency and attract more customers. Hospitality businesses are just one type of organisation that can benefit from this new age of technology. From...
3 Ways To Deal With The Hospitality Sector Staff Shortage
Brexit uncertainty is causing fear of a staff shortage in the hospitality sector. With high dependency on workers from outside the UK’s borders, business owners are now looking at alternative methods for sourcing suitable team members in an unknown future. In this...
Don’t Get Left Behind: How Emerging Technologies Are Transforming The Accounting Industry
With MTD for VAT officially rolled out, the accounting sector has been completely revolutionised by the biggest change to happen in the industry in a long time. Here, we detail the transformation and highlight how it’s not the only type of digitalisation affecting...
Technology Vs The Accountant: Do You Need One Or The Other?
Out with the old, and in with the new. With technology becoming more prominent in all aspects of our lives, it’s no surprise that it’s beginning to integrate more heavily into the financial sector as well. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in particular is...
