The top 6 mistakes new businesses make – and how to avoid them
Posted by Mark Ingle on August 2, 2023Starting up a new business? check out these top 6 new business mistakes and how you can avoid them.
Allowable expenses for employees – could you claim back tax?
Posted by Karen Jones on July 31, 2023If you are employed, you may be able claim tax relief on a range of allowable expenses for employees – without having to fill in a tax return
How to run a business? – free up more of your time
Posted by Mark Boulter on July 21, 2023How to run a business – learn how to free up your time by removing unnecessary admin tasks which can hinder your efficiency.
Simplified expenses for self-employed people – a quick guide
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 19, 2023What are simplified expenses for self-employed people? And are they worth claiming? We take a look at the pros and cons.
Do you and your fellow shareholders always agree? Watch “The Social Network”!
Posted by Mark Boulter on July 12, 2023Shareholders agreement – if you share the ownership/management of your limited company with other shareholders you really need one.
How to protect yourself against pension and tax scams
Posted by Ben Locker on July 11, 2023HMRC recently issued advice on how to avoid pension and tax scams. We show you how to protect yourself from the scammers.
Small business tax planning: For sole traders
Posted by Liz Cordell on July 10, 2023If you’re a sole trader, then small business tax planning is important. Here are some top tips for sole traders to help navigate small business taxes and avoid any taxing, last-minute panic.
Free business advice for Essex firms
Posted by Mark Ingle on July 6, 2023Is your company based in Essex? If so, you may be able to benefit from 12 hours of free business advice from Backing Essex Business.
Electronic sales suppression fraud: HMRC clamps down
Posted by Ben Locker on June 29, 2023HMRC is clamping down on electronic sales suppression fraud – sometimes called ’till fraud’. Don’t become the target of an HMRC dawn raid!
Tax gap at £36bn – small businesses to face HMRC scrutiny?
Posted by Ben Locker on June 26, 2023HMRC has released its latest tax gap figures. With small businesses accounting for 56% of unpaid tax, will SMEs be in the taxman’s sights?
