As an accountant working directly with small business clients, I witness daily the growing disconnect between government rhetoric about supporting enterprise and the harsh reality facing businesses on the ground. After a comprehensive analysis of current policies affecting small businesses…
Monthly Bookkeeping Excellence: A Strategic Framework for UK Small Business Success A practical guide to implementing systematic financial management that drives informed decision-making, ensures HMRC compliance, and builds business resilience. In the business landscape, disciplined bookkeeping is more than a…
Business Property Relief (BPR) has long been a vital tool for small business owners in the UK, helping to mitigate inheritance tax liabilities. From April 2026, significant changes to BPR will come into effect, reshaping how business assets are taxed…
There's a common misconception among business owners: many believe they can simply add family members to the payroll and start paying them without proper procedures. However, HMRC has become increasingly vigilant about family employment arrangements, with targeted compliance activities expected…
The UK government's recent budget announcement introduced a 1.2 percentage point rise in employer National Insurance (NI), moving contributions from 13.8% to 15% beginning April 2025. This policy change aims to bolster public finances and fund essential services. However, for…
A Deep Dive into the SEIS, EIS, and VCT Tax Schemes How Startups and Investors Can Leverage Government-Backed Incentives Post-Brexit Introduction In an era marked by economic uncertainty, technological disruption, and the lingering aftershocks of Brexit, the UK government has…