10 days ago, we woke up to a Country that had seen the first major change of government in 14 years. Keir Starmer’s Labour Party had won a landslide victory, winning 411 seats, to the Conservatives’ 121, almost 2/3 (63%)…
by Sophie Hutchings Procrastination, what is it? The definition stands as “the action of delaying or postponing something”. How many times do you sit in bed the night before, planning your day ahead. Analysing what you need to do,…
by Sophie Hutchings There have been several changes to rules and regulations in the Spring Budget 2024 that small business owners should be aware of and understand how they will affect their business. All changes in this list apply across…
On 26 October 2023, the groundwork was laid for the most momentous change in corporate governance in the UK since the Companies Act (2006). It went by the comparatively benign sounding name of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act…
Originally taken from an industry forum, and shared with permission: I thought it might be useful if I shared some of my experience as an ex HMRC compliance officer so here’s a list of useful things to take into…
Key points from today’s “mini-budget” announced by the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP: For Individuals A 1% reduction in the basic rate of income tax, planned for 2024, is being brought forward to 2023. In…
A Finance Director (FD) or a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will play a central role in shaping, implementing and executing the company’s strategy, that’s why no large company wouldn’t be without one. In a FTSE 100 company they will be…
Where your business has been, where it’s going and the best direction to get there are all important parts of running a business. A bit like buying a second hand car, in a business we want reliability and safety, a…
However you’ve reached your decision to take the plunge and start your own business, you need to go in with your eyes open – there are certain things you need to do to make sure you stand the best chance…
The expectation ahead of yesterday’s spring statement (since termed a “mini bidget”) was that it would be “business as usual” and “nothing new”. Rishi Sunak, whatever his many debatable faults, never fails to disappoint with a dramatic announcement. In addition…