About Ben Locker
Ben Locker is a content marketing consultant and copywriter and who specialises in professional services and B2B marketing, writing about everything from software and accountancy to construction and power tools. He co-founded the Professional Copywriters’ Network, the UK’s association for commercial writers, and is named in Direct Marketing Association research as ‘one of the copywriters who copywriters rate’.
Posts by Ben Locker
What are employment related securities?
Posted by Ben Locker on June 30, 2025In this article, we look at what employment related securities are, the schemes that are available, plus reporting rules that apply to them.
Is it time to make a lasting power of attorney?
Posted by Ben Locker on June 27, 2025Is it time to make a lasting power of attorney? In short, yes! It’s never too early to protect your financial and health affairs.
Free SME cyber security service
Posted by Ben Locker on May 30, 2025The National Cyber Security Centre has a free SME cyber security service. This is what you need to know about it.
Change your Will – to pay for pizza?
Posted by Ben Locker on May 19, 2025Fancy paying for your pizzas after your death? A New Zealand firm offered just that, but there are better reasons to change your Will.
How the taxman uses Big Brother techniques to make you pay
Posted by Ben Locker on May 14, 2025The Behavioural Insights Team (BIT). Here are some of the techniques the taxman uses to encourage you all to pay up in full and on time.
Are travel costs always tax deductible?
Posted by Ben Locker on April 28, 2025Are travel costs tax-deductible – many of us try and claim our travel expenses back from the taxman but is it really the best thing to do?
What is ChatGPT, and can you use it for business accounts and tax?
Posted by Ben Locker on April 21, 2025ChatGPT can explain accounting and tax questions, but it cannot replace advice based on your business. Here’s how to use it sensibly and when to speak to an accountant.
Life insurance and Inheritance Tax – what you need to know
Posted by Ben Locker on April 15, 2025Life insurance and Inheritance Tax don’t always mix: an insurance payout could push your estate into IHT. So how you can stop this happening?
5 signs you need to change your accountant
Posted by Ben Locker on April 9, 2025Change accountant? Are you worried you’re not getting value for money from your existing accountant? Here are 5 signs you might not be…
What are chattels, and how does CGT apply to them?
Posted by Ben Locker on March 21, 2025Did you know you may have to pay CGT on chattels? But what are chattels? And what are the tax rules that apply when you sell them?
