Accountancy is one of the most important areas of business. Every SME owner needs to have their finances in excellent shape – disorganised or inaccurate figures could harm business and impact the bottom line. Why not browse through articles in this section to polish up your knowledge on topics ranging from tax returns and PAYE, to accountancy software and budgeting?
Talk Money Week: Support for Business Owners
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We take a look at how business owners can cultivate healthy conversations about money, along with outlining three steps to achieve stable cash flow
How to Understand Your Payslips as an Employee
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Stacey McIntosh of Sage Advice UK talks us through how to understand your payslips as an employee, including a look at key terminology
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
Covid-19: The Impact on R&D Tax Credits
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Alistair Aird of Easy R&D explores the impact of the UK Government's coronavirus support loans on the SME R&D Tax Credit Scheme
Covid-19: Changes to VAT Obligations
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Tamara Habberley, Senior Consultant at The VAT People, shares her guide exploring everything UK SMEs need to know about their VAT obligations during the coronavirus pandemic
A Guide to IR35 Minor Status Tests
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Alice Hickling of Larsen Howie talks us through the minor status tests that assessors look at when evaluating a company's IR35 status
IR35 Changes & The Construction Industry
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Barbara Jamieson of LawBite talks us through the impact of IR35 changes on the construction industry, including how businesses should be using the delay to prepare
IR35 Delayed to 2021: What It Means for Business
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The IR35 reform has been delayed to 2021, giving the private sector extra time to prepare. The Larsen Howie Team, experts in IR35, explore what this means for your business
How to Prepare for the 2020 IR35 Reform
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Hannah Robinson of Larsen Howie breaks down the private sector IR35 reform due to be rolled out on 6th April 2020 and delves into what it will mean for business owners in practice
Claims Management Software for SMEs
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Claims management software can speed up claims processing, reduce errors and enhance the customer experience. Here's a guide to how it can benefit your SME
How to Deal with VAT Error Correction
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Alan Rolfe from HWB Chartered Accountants outlines the correct procedure for VAT error correction to follow if you've made a mistake on your quarterly tax return
Common Financial Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them
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Chris Woodard, Co-Founder of Handle.com, explores some of the biggest financial mistakes that new business owners make and how to avoid them
How to Increase Profits Without Increasing Sales
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Mark Tighe of specialist tax relief consultancy Catax explores how businesses can generate revenue from existing assets, both physical and intellectual, with a focus on tax breaks
A Guide To Chasing Late Payments
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It's important to be aware of how to chase up unpaid invoices to protect your business and its cash flow. Here's Sage's guide on how SMEs should approach chasing late payments
Pros and Cons of Limited Company Contracts
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Hannah Robinson, Digital Marketing Manager of Larsen Howie, talks us through IR35 liability and the pros and cons of limited company contracts
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
How to Donate to Charity as a Limited Company
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Donating to charity through your limited company can have many benefits, such as lowering your corporation tax bill. Here are the main points to be aware of when donating
Claiming Tax Relief with Salary Sacrifice Pensions
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Salary sacrifice is a tax-efficient way to boost your employees’ pensions. James Alesbury of HWB Chartered Accountants talks us through the details
A Guide to Claiming Limited Company Expenses
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Operating your small business as a limited company comes with a host of financial benefits, incentivised schemes and tax relief. Here's a look at the expenses you could be claiming
Streamlining Financial Processes for Growth
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Neil Robertson of Compleat Software shares his thoughts on how streamlining financial processes can facilitate sustainable business growth
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