
Do you pay tax on tips? A brief guide
Posted by Karen Jones on July 8, 2024“Do you pay tax on tips?” It may be a simple question, but the answer is surprisingly complex. In this article we take a closer look.

Business protection – isn’t it time you protected your business?
Posted by Laurence Sanderson on July 5, 2024Top Independent Financial Adviser, Laurence Sanderson, takes us through the practical steps businesses should take to protect themselves from unforeseen problems.

VAT rules on carbon credits to change
Posted by Mark Ingle on July 1, 2024From September 2024, the VAT rules that apply to voluntary carbon credits will change. We explain what you need to know.

Charities and VAT: HMRC and definition of ‘business activity’
Posted by Karen Jones on June 28, 2024HMRC changed the way it defines ‘business activities’ sometime ago. This could have implications for organisations, charities and VAT liability.

Business problems – we look at the most common ones
Posted by Mark Boulter on June 26, 2024When starting up a new business you will encounter many challenges. Here is a list of the most common problems SMEs face and what you can do to tackle them.

Can podcasts help my business to grow?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on June 24, 2024Podcasts can be an excellent way to help promote your business. In this blog, we look at the use of podcasts in more detail.

Invoice fraud: 31% of UK businesses fall victim
Posted by Ben Locker on June 24, 2024New research by Ivalua reveals that 31% of businesses were victims of invoice fraud in the last year. We look at how to protect yourself.

MTD for ITSA update
Posted by Karen Jones on June 21, 2024MTD for ITSA will apply to sole trader businesses and individuals with income over £50,000 from April 2026.

HMRC enforcing Business Asset Disposal Relief limit
Posted by Karen Jones on June 17, 2024HMRC is telling people who have claimed more than the £1m Business Asset Disposal Relief lifetime limit to amend their tax returns.

Managing your team effectively as your business grows
Posted by Mark Boulter on June 17, 2024Managing your team as your business grows is by no means an easy or straightforward task. We look at some of the factors to consider.