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Mar 21, 20243 min read
Which limited company expenses can I claim?
Limited companies are run slightly differently to non-incorporated organisations, so here's a here’s a (hopefully) simple guide to the...
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Mar 21, 20243 min read
Which sole-trader expenses can I claim?
It’s a minefield, isn’t it? Starting your own business, and then having to get to grips with all this ‘putting it through the books’...
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Feb 20, 20243 min read
Why do I need an accountant?
I totally get you. You’re all sorted, and don’t need anybody. You’ve been doing your own accounts for years, and don’t need the extra...
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Feb 8, 20242 min read
Are you a limited company with a registered office address?
Did you know that from 4 March 2024, there will be new rules for limited companies with a registered office? The rules are fairly simple,...
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Nov 18, 20233 min read
Food and drink
It's not the catchiest of titles, but does what it says on the tin (see what I did there?) There's lots of confusion around this issue....
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Oct 30, 20233 min read
What's in your AppStack?
This week, I enrolled on a trial of yet more software. Yes, more Why? It was recommended by a friend. She recommended it because she's...
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Oct 9, 20233 min read
Help! I'm a new employer!
You've just employed your very first employee. Great! But what next? In this article, we'll look at the basics of employment, and how...
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Aug 24, 20231 min read
HMRC Online VAT Payment Plan
Do you meet the criteria? As of 31st May 2023, VAT-registered businesses can now set up a payment plan online, providing they meet the...
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Aug 24, 20232 min read
Is it a scam?
We've all received them. The text telling us that we're in deep, deep trouble with HMRC, and if only we'd reply to the message...
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Jul 24, 20232 min read
Mates Rates
We love them, don’t we? Even the term makes you feel warm and snuggly, it gives vibes of a bargain, money saved, and an ‘all-round good...
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Jun 2, 20232 min read
The one about the sex toys....
So you have some clients who are totally on the ball, very strict and disciplined, and nothing goes through their bank account that...
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May 5, 20233 min read
Accounting Software - Which one should I choose?
Accounting software for busy business owners
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Mar 31, 20232 min read
Why is my profit not my profit?
As accountants, we hear this a lot, so I’ll endeavour to explain, and hopefully it won’t be too geeky. The steps we take: We log into...
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Mar 19, 20233 min read
Month End Procedures
I know, it's not thrilling is it? The thought of doing 'month end' sounds so onerous, and well, dull. (shudders). But hear me out. The...
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Mar 19, 20231 min read
The National Minimum Wage is increasing.
That's right folks, it's on the move again, Employers take note. The increase includes both the National Minimum Wage and the National...
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Mar 9, 20231 min read
Check your National Insurance!
Admittedly, it's not the most thrilling topic to chat about, but still, here goes: The details: Anybody who is retiring on or after 6...
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Feb 23, 20232 min read
Corporation Tax - it's changing!
There's always been a flat rate of Corporation Tax, and it's presently 19%. But from April 2023, this is changing. The details The main...
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