Bookkeeping: More Than Just Numbers Want to be productive, step forward bookkeeping and digital accounting This is the heartbeat of every business, social enterprise and charity, large or small. Good bookkeeping helps you manage cash, track sales, and meet your legal...
Do You Need to Register for VAT? You must register for VAT if your taxable turnover goes over £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period. This rule applies whether you operate as a sole trader, a partnership, or through a limited company. If your business is based outside...
What Exactly Is Cloud Accounting? Discover how Cloud Accounting for Small Business saves you time, reduces errors, and give you real-time insights into your business finances. Tedious paperwork becomes a thing of the paste. You may have heard the term "cloud...
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...
Running a business in the UK - we know it comes with its fair share of tax responsibilities. And VAT is often one of the most confusing areas, especially reverse charging VAT. It's something every business owner, freelancer, or entrepreneur needs to understand....
Do you still use old-fashioned ways to handle your business’s money, like writing things down or using outdated software? Keeping track of invoices, entering numbers by hand, and fixing mistakes can feel like you're always doing extra work. That's why the topic of...
Are you making the most of taxable benefits? This is such an underused tax strategy, yet it is so powerful. But before we go into taxable benefits, Salaries And Dividends A salary, unlike dividends, is subject to the employer’s and employee’s National Insurance contributions (NICs). A small amount is normally paid as a salary. The […]
Are you a small business owner trying to wrap your head around the world of accounting? One term that might have you scratching your head is "depreciation." So, we're here to break it down in an easy-to-understand way. But, let’s start with the official way this...
Have you ever heard of the matching concept in accounting? You're not the only one if you haven't! Firstly, let me start by saying that it falls within the accounting basics. And now for the definition: The matching concept in accounting is fundamental in accrual...
Community Interest Companies (CICs) are a special type of company in the UK. They have a primary goal of benefiting the community or pursuing social objectives. Their involvement in the communities goes anywhere from arts engagement or enhancing technological literacy...
One of the most important aspects of a business is understanding its business assets and liabilities. Assets are what a company owns and can use to generate income, while liabilities are amounts the company owes to others. In order for your business to be successful,...
Your business story needs words, it needs a narrative and that’s why bookkeeping is important for your business What is Bookkeeping? ‘Transactions’ is just another way of saying where you spend your money, when money leaves your bank account, and when money comes into...
Setting the right business targets can seem daunting, but it need not be. This vlog will help you to choose the right targets for your business, and provides tips on how to reach them. So, whether you're just starting out, or looking to take your business to the next...
A Limited Liability Partnership is like a duck billed platypus. A duck billed platypus is a bit of every animal. Likewise, a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) shares many of the features of a normal partnership, blended with that of a company. Moreover, it also...
If you ever find yourself asking: “Why do I even need an employee handbook to begin with?” – don’t! Employee handbooks are more than listing policies and complying with procedures. The best-crafted employee handbooks serve as a reminder about the company’s vision,...
How to change from a sole trader into a limited company is this week’s topic. Are you thinking about changing from a sole trader to a limited company? There are many reasons why this might be the case. Tax issues and wanting more protection for your business are the...
Financial Statements explained is this weeks video, understanding them is a big deal. Above all the financial statements form the bedrock of any company. Therefore understanding them and how they work gives you insight and clarity. In this video I'll talk you through...
Your VAT responsibilities after registration continue until the day you come out of the VAT system. As an unpaid tax collector for HMRC you must know your duties and responsibilities. The last thing I want is for you to end up on the naughty step with HMRC and run...
A Community Interest Company (CIC) fills the gap between social enterprise and traditional for-profit business. Furthermore, it's designed for those with an interest in solving social problems. Taking on public contracts as well as private ones. It gives you more...
Do you know What is the difference between cash and profit ? The majority of the time, people think that businesses only need to be profitable for them to last. But even the most profitable businesses go under, and often for a single reason. It’s because the people...