Accountancy is one of the most important areas of business. Every SME owner needs to have their finances in excellent shape – disorganized 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 abd PAYE, to accountancy software and budgeting?
How to Improve Your Company Credit Score
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Credit scores are one of the most telling reflections of your business' financial health. We look at how to improve your credit score and the influence it can have on finance applications
A Guide to Director Redundancy
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Closing down a business can be a complicated process, with directors often overlooking the fact that they are eligible for redundancy pay. Gary Addison talks us through the small print
How SMEs Can Overcome Financial Restraint
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Real Business Rescue’s Keith Tully explores some of the most common financial issues you might have to deal with as a business owner and how to overcome them
Small Business Online Accounting Software
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Finding the perfect online accounting software for your business can be tricky with so many providers available to choose from. Here's our guide.
How SMEs can use Tech to Tackle Late Payments
— Read More — How SMEs can use Tech to Tackle Late PaymentsHow SMEs can use Tech to Tackle Late Payments
Late payment of commercial debt continues to plague many businesses. Here's how small business owners can encourage prompt payment
The Small Business Guide to Tax
— Read More — The Small Business Guide to TaxThe Small Business Guide to Tax
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
Choosing the Right Accountant for Your SME
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With budgets tight, many entrepreneurs choose to handle their accounts on their own. However, the benefits of an accountant can far outweigh the cost.
Carillion Collapse: What Can Businesses Learn?
— Read More — Carillion Collapse: What Can Businesses Learn?Carillion Collapse: What Can Businesses Learn?
The insolvency of Carillion will have far-reaching implications for its employees and contractors. But what lessons has it taught other businesses?
R&D Tax Credits: a Guide for Small Businesses
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What are R&D tax credits, and how can your company claim them? We answer these questions, and more, in this definitive guide to R&D tax relief
A Simple Guide to Accessing Your VAT Returns
— Read More — A Simple Guide to Accessing Your VAT ReturnsA Simple Guide to Accessing Your VAT Returns
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
Financial Projections: Why They Matter to Investors
— Read More — Financial Projections: Why They Matter to InvestorsFinancial Projections: Why They Matter to Investors
Many entrepreneurs have a brilliant business idea, but fail to back it up with solid financial projections. Why can this ruin their chances of investment?
The Difference Between Gross Profit and Net Profit
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Entrepreneurs often forget the difference between gross and net profit when filing their accounts or pitching for investment. Elizabeth Page explains how to calculate both for your income statement
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
How to File for Bankruptcy
— Read More — How to File for BankruptcyFiling for bankruptcy is often a last resort, but it's important to be prepared ahead of time. We cover the various stages involved in declaring bankruptcy
How to Conquer Your Debt
— Read More — How to Conquer Your DebtDebt can be overwhelming, but there are steps you can take to get back on track. Read our guide to setting up a debt management plan and other alternatives
What’s an Individual Voluntary Arrangement?
— Read More — What’s an Individual Voluntary Arrangement?What’s an Individual Voluntary Arrangement?
We explain the steps to finding an insolvency practitioner who'll help you get an Individual Voluntary Arrangement.
What's a Creditors' Voluntary Arrangement?
— Read More — What's a Creditors' Voluntary Arrangement?What's a Creditors' Voluntary Arrangement?
Fleximize's very own legal expert explains a Creditors' Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) and the steps you need to take.
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.
5 Useful VAT Schemes for SMEs
— Read More — 5 Useful VAT Schemes for SMEsWe all like to save a bit of money here and there. It's especially important for small businesses. Here are our top 5 VAT schemes to save you a few pounds..
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