Selling your business is a major milestone, Selling your business and tax is even bigger . Whether you're retiring, moving on, or changing direction, it’s important to understand the tax implications. The way you structure your sale can have a big impact on how much...
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How Salary Sacrifice Saves Tax
How Salary Sacrifice Can Help Beat the Employer’s National Insurance Rise National Insurance is a Tax, let's see How Salary Sacrifice Saves Tax . From 6 April 2025, employers face an increase in their National Insurance costs. The employer’s NIC rate will rise from...
Interest Tax Relief On Mixed Use Properties
Understanding how Interest Tax Relief on Mixed Use Properties works is crucial for landlords. The tax treatment varies depending on whether the property is residential or commercial. Applying the correct rules ensures landlords maximise their tax relief while staying...
How Important Is It To Keep Receipts?
Buy something in a shop, and you may be asked if you want a receipt. While a receipt confirms a purchase, it is not legally required unless both buyer and seller are VAT-registered. Your consumer rights remain protected even without a receipt. For businesses, however,...
Temporary Workplaces and Tax
Temporary Workplaces and Tax, well where do you work matters for your taxes. Before COVID , most employees worked at a permanent workplace. This was usually the same office every day. Now, many people work from home and the office. Flexible working is common, and it...
Reporting Residential Property Gains
Selling a second home or investment property means Reporting Residential Property Gains. Owners must report residential property gains and pay capital gains tax (CGT) within strict deadlines. Failing to comply can result in penalties and interest charges. Why Sell a...
Understanding VAT & Dealing With It
Understanding VAT and dealing with it is the focus of today's blog. Value Added Tax (VAT), or as many call it, Very Awkward Tax, is a critical part of UK business. Whether you're a sole trader, a limited company, or a non-profit, VAT affects you. Understanding VAT...
Starting a Business as a Sole Trader
Starting a business as a sole trader means lots of decisions to make and stuff to do. One of the first questions is whether to run the business as a sole trader to set up a partnership with others or whether to form a company How you operate your business determines...
You’re not getting the tax advice you need
There’s an unspoken truth when it comes to tax advice: for business owners, there’s a complete lack of transparency from advisors over what tax advice actually is. This means as a business owner: …..you don’t know what to expect from your accountant …..you don’t...
32 Ways to Get the Maximum Value out of your Business
A question I get asked all the time is: ‘What can I take out of my business?’ and ‘how do I save more tax?’ Well, the quick answer is, ‘there’s up to 32 ways to get value out of your business, tax efficiently.' But the truth is, not all these 32 Ways to Get the...
Are You Eligible For R&D Tax Relief?
We’d like to draw your attention to a Tax Relief, R&D Tax Relief. R&D Tax Relief was introduced by the government to support and incentivise innovation amongst small and medium sized UK businesses. Qualifying businesses can make an R&D Tax Relief claim up...
The Business Side of Arts and Creatives
The Business Side of Arts and Creatives, yes there is one. Today I am looking at the world of artists, creatives, and art organisations as businesses. Yes, you read that right; they're businesses, just like any other. In this video, we'll explore the key differences...
The Power of Project Tracking by Categories
Introduction Project Tracking by Categories is a big part of effective financial management is the cornerstone of business success. To unlock the hidden gems of profitability and optimize resource allocation, you need a systematic approach. In this blog post, we'll...
Get Paid Faster with Cloud Accounting
We live in a fast-paced business world, getting paid on time is a make-or-break factor for success. Delayed payments can disrupt your cash flow and create unnecessary financial stress. Luckily, cloud accounting, also known as digital accounting, has revolutionized the...
How to Make the Move to Digital Accounting
How to Make the Move to Digital Accounting is this week's "I Hate Numbers" vlog . I'm diving into the world of digital accounting, also known as cloud accounting. Making the transition to digital accounting might seem daunting, but fear not; we've got you covered. In...
How Cloud Accounting helps your Business
In this digital age, Cloud Accounting helps your Business. When I say help, I mean transform. Cloud accounting, nothing to do with weather maps, can turbocharge your business. Unlocking the Cloud Accounting Magic So, what is this cloud accounting wizardry, you ask?...
Why every Business needs a Plan
Why every Business needs a Plan is this weeks vlog. Planning is the secret sauce that can transform your business's future. Whether you're running a private business or a not-for-profit organization, a planning mindset is your ultimate survival kit. In this article,...
The Role of a Company Director
The Role of a Company Director plays a pivotal role in a business. ensuring the smooth operation and governance of a company. This vlog delves into what exactly a company director is and outline their key responsibilities. Furthermore, I'll explore the concept of a...
How to improve your motivation in business
How to improve your motivation in business is this weeks vlog. Are you feeling uninspired, unmotivated, and like your business goals are out of reach? You’re not alone in feeling that way. So many small and medium businesses owners struggle with lacking motivation or...
Why budgeting is good for business
Introduction to Budgeting and Its Advantages Successful businesses know that budgeting is good for business. Budgeting allows a company to plan ahead for the future and allocate resources accordingly. It is a valuable tool for managing cash flow, identifying areas of...
How proficient bookkeeping improves business
In the dynamic realm of business, the significance of bookkeeping goes beyond mundane numbers. It serves as the compass guiding your business toward success. Let's delve into the transformative potential of proficient bookkeeping and how it can propel your business...
Business Debt Pros and Cons
Business Debt Pros and Cons is the theme of this weeks vlog. In the dynamic world of business, a vast trove of information resides within the virtual realms of the internet. However, within this treasure trove comes a challenge, a challenge for us all. The plethora...
Holiday Pay Obligations for Employers
As employers, we have a crucial responsibility towards our staff, particularly when it comes to holiday pay. In this video, we'll explore why honouring these obligations is essential for both legal compliance and good business practices. What is Holiday Pay and Who is...
Maximising your UK State Pension: Tips and Insights
Welcome to this week's "I Hate Numbers" video, where we'll delve into Maximising Your UK State Pension. Our focus will be on national insurance contributions and their link to the UK state pension. Additionally, we'll share valuable tips on how to supplement and...