There is an inherent degree of risk in any business growth strategy – but keeping this risk to a minimum can help you grow your… Read More »Five steps to growing your business, safely

A survey by the Bank of England (BoE) and the Department of Business and Trade has identified a potentially significant challenge facing SMEs on their… Read More »Are barriers to investment harming your productivity?

New research by Marktlink suggests that around 33 per cent of UK business owners are unaware of the value of their company – only slightly… Read More »A third of UK business owners do not know their company’s value – do you?

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recently reported a £2 billion increase in income tax receipts, reflecting a strong self-assessment period and an evolving dynamic within… Read More »HMRC income tax receipts rise by £2 billion

From 6 April 2024, UK redundancy rules will change, particularly surrounding pregnant employees and those on family-related leave. The new legislation extends the ‘protected period’… Read More »Redundancy regulations are changing – What it means for your payroll and policies

With the start of the new tax year, taxpayers can expect significant changes that will directly impact their finances in the next tax year (2024/25).… Read More »New tax year – New tax rules

The introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA) is going to create some upheaval within the SME sector. No doubt,… Read More »What are the implications of MTD for ITSA for SMEs?

In a significant development for the hospitality industry, the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (the Act), which received Royal Assent on May 2, 2023,… Read More »The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 – Understanding the impact on pay in the hospitality sector