
Tax and accounting deadlines for July – try not to miss them!
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on June 21, 2023We’ve put together this handy list of tax and accounting deadlines for July 2023.

Free SME cyber security service
Posted by Ben Locker on June 15, 2023The National Cyber Security Centre has a free SME cyber security service. This is what you need to know about it.

Can’t pay VAT? HMRC has online payment plans
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on June 8, 2023Can’t pay VAT? If your business meets certain criteria, you may be able to make use of HMRC’s online payment plan service.

Are travel costs always tax deductible?
Posted by Ben Locker on May 19, 2023Are travel costs tax-deductible – many of us try and claim our travel expenses back from the taxman but is it really the best thing to do?

5 key characteristics of a successful retail business
Posted by Andy Green on May 17, 2023Retail business – Andy considers what he thinks are the 5 characteristics of a successful retail business. How does your business fare?

Making Tax Digital for landlords and the self-employed – it’s coming!
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on May 15, 2023Making Tax Digital for landlords and the self-employed is coming. This is what you need to know – and how you should prepare.

Innovate UK Grant – a funding option from the UK government
Posted by Andy Green on May 8, 2023We’ve already helped other businesses with Innovate UK grant audits and we can help you to create a successful application.

Make ‘Shop Local’ work for your business
Posted by Kirsty Demeza on February 17, 2023Local business – do you own a shop in a high street or run a local business? Here are some novel marketing ideas to improve your footfall.

VAT Repayment Supplement abolished. But what has replaced it?
Posted by Karen Jones on January 23, 2023The VAT Repayment Supplement of 5% was replaced last year by a new scheme. Sadly, this scheme is a lot less generous.

Small business cyber security – how to protect your data & reputation
Posted by Ben Locker on November 4, 2022The average data breach costs an SME £11,000. With cyber attacks on the rise, is it time to review your small business cyber security?