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Are You Busy… Or Are You Heading Somewhere? Why Direction Comes Before Numbers.
January is noisy, it asks us to ACT FAST, it pushes us straight into action… targets, goals, to-do lists, bigger IS better. That New Year, New You vibe going on. …even if we are old...
Where’s Your Cash Going? Understanding the 7 Cash Flow Drains That Keep Your Bank Balance Low
You finished the year with a decent profit. You’ve been working flat out. Sales are strong. The business should feel comfortable. But your bank balance? It looks like it's on a diet you didn’t sign off. And so you think to yourself or...
Autumn Budget 2025
The Government faced a difficult job going into the Autumn Budget, as they navigate a growing national deficit, a seemingly never-ending cost-of-living crisis and political challenges. From the outset, the...
Working hard but profit’s missing? Here’s where it’s slipping away.
Do you know what profit in your business is? Or specifically the difference between profit and cash? One thing is certain - they’re not twins. In fact, they’re more like...
How to keep your business safe from bad tax advice on social media
The recent upheavals to Companies House, Making Tax Digital (MTD), and other financial regulations have left many business owners feeling lost in a sea of compliance questions. Not wanting to...
Fewer workers but higher wages – Could this be a permanent change in the UK jobs market?
There’s plenty of pessimism about the UK labour market right now, but not every development is necessarily bad. With the Autumn Budget still more than two months away and many...
Why checking your accounting figures is so important
A major £2.4 billion error from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has offered a reminder about the importance of calculating your figures correctly. The governing body has acknowledged its error...
Why businesses shouldn’t take AI’s word when it comes to financial advice
Individuals and businesses are increasingly using Large Language Models (LLMs) for things such as financial advice. Doing that can pose significant danger to your business, including compliance and regulation failings,...
How can SME investment levels increase?
The UK’s economic climate is proving a challenge for businesses of all sizes, but none more so than Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The current climate is proving a challenge...
How does VAT work for businesses?
Tax challenges are common for business owners as they look to ensure they are meeting their legal obligations. There are many taxes business owners will be dealing with, and that...
