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What mistakes are you making on your VAT return?
Finance 

What mistakes are you making on your VAT return?

July 5, 2022July 5, 2022 Wendy Tate 26 ViewsVAT, VAT return

With the complexity of the VAT laws, it’s understandable that businesses make mistakes on their VAT returns. When VAT was first introduced in the UK way back in 1973, it was hailed as a simple tax. Turns out it isn’t quite so simple after all.

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For my business to raise finance, who do I need to know?
Finance 

For my business to raise finance, who do I need to know?

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 James Blacklaws 44 Viewsfinance, funding, lending

While an arrangement to borrow money for a business is between a client and the lender, there are numerous other individuals involved to help the process with many needed before the application is even considered.

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What is R&D tax relief and why should I care?
Finance 

What is R&D tax relief and why should I care?

June 16, 2022June 27, 2022 Sam Watkins 65 ViewsR&D tax credits, R&D tax relief, research & development

Research & Development (R&D) tax relief supports companies that work on innovative projects in science and technology. You can even claim on unsuccessful projects.

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Personal guarantees - be wary!
Finance 

Personal guarantees – be wary!

June 7, 2022June 21, 2022 James Blacklaws 63 Viewsfunding, lending, loans, personal guarantee

It has been a standard requirement for a majority of limited company lending that a personal guarantee from at least one director is in place to support the debt, regardless of the quality of the business and the size of the lending facility.

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Five crucial bookkeeping tips for a small business owner
Finance 

Five crucial bookkeeping tips for a small business owner

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 Roger Eddowes 78 Viewsaccountancy, accountant, bookkeeping, finance

The one thing that small business owners hate doing is bookkeeping and accounting. However, the one thing you need to get right to ensure your business succeeds… is bookkeeping and accounting.

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Navigating with clarity for business growth
Finance 

Navigating with clarity for business growth

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 Roger Eddowes 122 Viewsaccountant, business growth, tax

Business owners who have the foresight to turn to seasoned professionals for advice, support, and help are the ones most likely to enjoy continuing success. And the kind of professional who can help bring some assurance to their growth is their accountant.

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The impact of Government COVID measures on business finance
Finance 

The impact of Government COVID measures on business finance

April 28, 2022May 27, 2022 James Blacklaws 214 ViewsBBL, bounce back loan, CBILS, finance, loans

The significant drop in turnover and profitability felt by many businesses during lockdown is having a significant impact on their ability to be accepted for finance.

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Why value pricing isn't the magical solution people rave about
Finance 

Why value pricing isn’t the magical solution people rave about

December 15, 2021December 22, 2021 Nishi Patel 487 Viewscost, pricing, value

Why value-based pricing isn’t always the magical solution to small business wealth that everyone always talks about. When you run a small business, there are really two types of pricing strategies that you can implement.

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Struggling to pay tax – what should you do?
Finance 

Struggling to pay tax – what should you do?

December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 Matthew Goude 258 ViewsHMRC, tax

The January self-assessment payment deadline is not well timed… when people may be already struggling to pay their Christmas bills. However unpalatable the 31 January tax deadline is, it is not one that should be ignored.

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Inheritance tax – that seven-year rule – what it’s all about?
Finance 

Inheritance tax – that seven-year rule – what it’s all about?

December 14, 2021December 20, 2021 Tim Mullock 270 Viewsinheritance tax

Have you started thinking about estate planning? Let’s hope you have. If the answer’s ‘no’, then today is as good a time as any. And there’s no better way to start than by looking at the famous ‘seven-year rule.

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How do I get my business credit worthy?
Finance 

How do I get my business credit worthy?

December 13, 2021December 20, 2021 James Blacklaws 211 Viewscredit worthy, finance, funding, loan

This article is designed to help a small business with ensuring their business is in the best possible position when applying for finance, whether it is a small loan for an asset or a larger loan for a property.

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What's the best way to fund my business?
Finance 

What’s the best way to fund my business?

December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 Peter Douglas 291 Viewsfinance, funding

All successful businesses were start-ups at some stage and it is vital to the future of the UK economy that entrepreneurs continue to create new start-up businesses.

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The importance of planning and budgeting
Finance 

The importance of planning and budgeting

December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 Wendy Tate 171 Viewsbudget, plan

It’s important to set milestones and celebrate those little victories as each one is reached, it encourages you to continue with your plan, keeps you on track.

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The low down on tax and electric vehicles
Finance 

The low down on tax and electric vehicles

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 Roger Eddowes 339 Viewselectric vehicle, low emission car, tax

By 2030 new fossil fuel cars will cease to be sold in the UK. Before then, the Treasury is incentivising business drivers to go electric by offering some key tax benefits.

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Management accounts - worth your time and resources?
Finance 

Management accounts – worth your time and resources?

December 10, 2021December 22, 2021 Sarah Randall 207 Viewsaccounts, management accounts

If you are one of the many businesses preparing reports simply to file them away, then please stop and ask yourself, why do you need or want to prepare management accounts?

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What to consider when choosing professional advice
Finance 

What to consider when choosing professional advice

December 9, 2021December 10, 2021 Neil Wattam 287 Viewsfinancial advisor, professional advice

For many things in life, you have a choice – do it yourself or get someone else to do it. From cleaning your car, to investing your money, decorating your house and marketing your business. The choice is yours.

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What’s the point of package pricing?
Finance 

What’s the point of package pricing?

August 31, 2021September 14, 2021 Margot Clarke 350 Viewsprice, pricing

With no universal price list to guide you, it’s incredibly difficult to work out how much to charge. You could have a look at your competitors’ prices but, as they’re in the same boat, their price may be far from “right”.

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What's the point of a mortgage advisor?
Finance 

What’s the point of a mortgage broker?

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 Mark Chapman 409 Viewsbroker, buy-to-let, mortgage

Why when the internet provides limitless amounts of information and advice available at your fingertips would anyone still choose to use a mortgage broker?

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Are you using the right finance tools for your business?
Finance 

Are you using the right finance tools for your business?

August 25, 2021September 14, 2021 Matthew Goude 432 Viewscashflow, finance tools

The pace of change in the accountancy software landscape is rapid. A high level look at the Xero App Marketplace shows over 700 apps that you can plug into Xero to help manage the finances of your business.

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What you need to know about your pension
Finance 

What you need to know about your pension

August 21, 2021September 14, 2021 Neil Wattam 498 Viewspension

Most people strive to provide for their family. Pensions often form a substantial part of the mix and with a large pension, comes the potential for additional tax through the lifetime allowance and equally the potential to help minimise inheritance tax.

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