Running a small business right now might feel like the odds are stacked against you and six in ten small businesses are shutting their doors within their first three years, according to the UK Office for National Statistics. It’s not easy to keep your operations running and margins on track when you’re not even sure of […]

The Government has confirmed it is putting its requirement for small and micro companies to publicly file profit and loss (P&L) information at Companies House on hold. This is all part of the reforms under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) and has eased some immediate pressure on small businesses. However, they might […]

Running your business means spinning a lot of plates and you shouldn’t have to sacrifice growth to stay on top of your bookkeeping. That is why many businesses are keen to explore the benefits of outsourcing their bookkeeping to professionals, to help them free up more time. Before you make the move, you may be […]

Research by the Standard Life Centre for the Future of Retirement revealed that two in five (39 per cent) employers are less likely to offer salary or bonus sacrifice pension schemes. It might just be that employers are making a U-turn on their current schemes due to the National Insurance relief cap announced in the […]

Capital allowances have had some big changes this year and they may affect how your business approaches investment, tax planning and cash flow management. The reforms announced in the Autumn Budget 2025 introduced a new 40 per cent First Year Allowance (FYA) and a reduction in the Writing Down Allowance (WDA). If your business is […]

Whether you are expanding into new markets or launching new products or services, scaling your business is an exciting time. However, scaling too quickly without careful financial planning can cause many profitable businesses to stall. Poor cash flow management puts your business at risk, and you must understand how to prepare your finances before scaling. […]

The new changes to FRS 102 are in full force for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026. These changes will affect how your financial performance appears on paper and this is a crucial consideration for lenders and stakeholders who are assessing your business. Businesses need to understand how the changes to revenue […]

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax has finally arrived and many sole traders, landlords and self-employed individuals will need to comply with the new reporting rules. Since 6 April 2026, those with gross income over £50,000 will need to use MTD-compatible software that submits their new digital reports to HMRC. It can be hard […]

The recent Autumn Budget introduced a series of tax and policy reforms set to strengthen the UK economy and support long-term growth. For international businesses that are operating, investing or hiring in the UK, these changes can bring new obligations and may require them to reassess their global strategies. Given these changes, it is important […]

A management buyout (MBO) can be a beneficial option for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), whether as part of a succession plan or as a strategic investment opportunity. While MBOS are well established in the UK market, their suitability depends on careful structuring and financial planning. For HNWIs, it is important to understand both the risks and […]