Cloud accounting isn’t right for my business! We disagree.
We have come across this common misconception time and time again from business owners who want to embrace the power of cloud accounting but don’t…
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Loophole closed: Pickups are now classed as cars (NOT vans)
A dispute between Coca-Cola and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has closed the loophole that previously defined double-cab pickups as vans and now means they…
Continue readingBOO-st your tax planning this Halloween
When it comes to tax planning, timing is everything. (more…)
Continue readingHow can you leverage automation in your accounting process?
Most businesses are already using cloud accounting software to manage their finances. However, not all of them are taking full advantage of automated processes to…
Continue reading100 days until the Self-Assessment deadline: Are you ready?
We are now only 100 days away from the Self-Assessment tax deadline on 31 January 2024. (more…)
Continue readingPaper VAT registration to be abolished in latest digital move
In the latest move in their Making Tax Digital (MTD) campaign, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is removing paper VAT registration from 13 November 2023.…
Continue readingThe crucial role of sales forecasting
As an owner of a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), juggling numerous responsibilities comes with the territory. Overseeing operations and growing your client base are…
Continue readingHow could new “open banking enhancements” benefit your business?
Your business could benefit from a new scheme being run by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). (more…)
Continue readingThree steps to simplify your accounting
Accounting doesn't have to be a time-consuming and complicated task. (more…)
Continue readingBusiness expenses you didn’t know you could write off
When you’re running a small business, every penny counts, including those you can save through legitimate tax deductions. (more…)
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