Basic accountancy skills give startups and growing SMEs the ability to develop reliable, thorough and up-to-date financial records, providing a picture of how the company is doing. Accounting skills are invaluable for all entrepreneurs and these handy articles give you lots of tips and advice on fundamental financial know-how.
Covid-19: How Accountants Can Support SMEs
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Elizabeth Hughes of Pandle outlines the many ways an accountant can provide practical guidance to help business owners weather the Covid-19 storm
Recent Changes to Corporate Tax Submissions
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Tim Pearce of BTCSoftware UK talks us through recent changes to Corporate Tax Submissions that will impact UK SMEs, such as the recently reduced VAT rate for hospitality businesses
Smart Bookkeeping Tips for Small Businesses
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If you run a small business, keeping on top of your accounting and financial transactions is vital. Here are five tips to improve your bookkeeping
The Small Business Guide to Tax
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Understanding tax law can be tricky, whether you're a sole trader or a limited company. In this guide for small businesses, we cover all you need to know
A Simple Guide to Accessing Your VAT Returns
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When you apply for a business loan or other type of business funding, a lender might ask to see your VAT returns. Here's how you can access them online
Excel Tips for Business
— Read More — Excel Tips for BusinessMicrosoft Excel is the world's most important piece of business software. Business owners won't need an accountant with these handy little spreadsheet hacks
What’s an SME?
— Read More — What’s an SME?The definition of an SME can vary – we give you the micro, small and medium enterprise business criteria from HMRC, the EU, Companies House and others
Registering Your Business as a Limited Company
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Being a sole trader may offer you the business structure you want, but it doesn’t give you the protection a limited company gives you.
How to Draft an Invoice
— Read More — How to Draft an InvoiceWhen drafting your first invoice, there are a few essential details you must include so you get paid properly. Read our guide to how to draft an invoice
Accountants: Outsourcing vs In-house
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Looking for an accountant, but unsure whether to outsource or go in-house? We weigh up the pros and cons of both, and evaluate cloud solutions such as Xero
Are Pay Slips Compulsory?
— Read More — Are Pay Slips Compulsory?It's Pay Day, so where do you stand legally on your current processes? By not providing a pay slip are you breaking the law? Here are the facts...
Mastering the Basics of Financial Management
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There isn't one route to mastering financial management, so we share a few different avenues for expanding your financial know-how including online courses
The Basics of PAYE
— Read More — The Basics of PAYEPAYE is compulsory for most UK businesses, so it's vital for employers to get it right. We cover the basics of PAYE, including who needs to use it and how
How to Treat Customer Discounts in Your Bookkeeping
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Whether you're offering discounts to get rid of stock, attract new customers or launch a reward scheme, make sure you record the figures accurately.
Employee Salaries: Standard Rates
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Salaries are such an important factor in keeping your employees motivated. But just how should you work out what to pay your staff?
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