Our Business Blog.
This is where we post our regular blogs on topics that interest most business owners. There are articles on Accountancy and Tax changes and how these affect you. Also, we have business growth articles to help you grow a better business.
When should a business take low margin work
Sometimes Profit Isn’t the Point: How Smart Businesses Survive Slow Periods. 1. Sometimes Survival Comes Before Margin. Let me say something that might sound controversial: Sometimes it makes sense to take work at a marginal rate. Not because you’ve lost confidence....
Sole Trader to Limited Company
Introduction – Why Sole Trading Eventually Holds You Back Most businesses start life as a sole trader for one simple reason: it’s easy. There’s very little paperwork, you can be up and running quickly, and in the early day,s that simplicity is a blessing. When you’re...
Making Tax Digital For Sole Traders
As a sole trader, you already know tax isn’t optional, but starting soon, how you report it will change more than it has in decades. This isn’t a tweak. It’s a structural shift in how self-employed income and property income are recorded and reported to HM Revenue...
“Ready to Sell? Here’s How to Boost Your Business Value Before You Go to Market”
When I speak to business owners about selling their business, the most common phrase I hear is: “I wish I’d started preparing years ago.” And I completely understand why. When you're running a business, you’re focused on customers, staff problems, cash flow, and the...
“Real Growth Isn’t Revenue: It’s Valuation”
As accountants, we’re often asked: “How can I grow my business?” Most people expect us to talk about profit and loss, maybe some tax-saving strategies. But here’s the truth:Real business growth isn’t about revenue. And it’s definitely not just about net profit. If...
“Understanding EBITDA vs SDE: How to Value Your Business the Right Way”
Why EBITDA Matters (But Not Always). When I sit down with business owners to talk about valuation, one theme comes up time and time again: confusion about the numbers that really matter. In our last valuation guide, I walked you through SDE (Seller’s Discretionary...
Why Most Accountants Keep You in the Dark — and How Proactive Accounting Changes Everything.
The Information Gap That Holds Small Businesses Back. Over the years, I’ve met hundreds of small business owners who work incredibly hard yet constantly feel like they’re one step behind. They’re busy, committed, and full of ideas, but when it comes to running the...
“Business Valuation: Forget Guesswork, Find Out How.”
The Problem with Business Valuations Over the years, I’ve sat across the table from dozens of business owners who all shared the same belief: their business was worth far more than anyone else thought. And I get it. When you’ve poured years, sometimes decades, of...
“From Fear to Freedom: How VAT Registration Turns Survival Businesses Into Scalable Ones”
“The VAT threshold isn’t a wall, it’s a doorway. The question is: will you step through?” The VAT Registration “Glass Ceiling” I can’t tell you how many small business owners I’ve met who hit the VAT threshold and immediately slam the brakes on growth. They hover just...
Why Articles of Association Matter More Than You Think.
1. Introduction: The Forgotten Rulebook of Business If you're like most small business owners, chances are you’ve never read your company’s Articles of Association. Don’t worry — you’re not alone. In fact, many directors either accept the default version when...
The Business Case for a Bulletproof Shareholder Agreement.
"What Happens If You Fall Out? The Business Case for a Bulletproof Shareholder Agreement" Introduction: Why Every Business Partnership Needs a Shareholder Agreement.I’ve seen it too many times. Two business partners start off on great terms—shared vision, equal...
Director’s Loan Account: What you need to know.
"Borrowing from Your Business? Here’s What HMRC Wants You to Understand" Introduction: Why You Need to Understand Your Director’s Loan Account As a small business owner and company director, I know how easy it can be to treat your business bank account like your own...
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Recent Articles
Pricing
- When should a business take low margin work
- “Pricing with Confidence: Stop Undervaluing Your Business.”
- “Are You Leaving Money on the Table? Learn How to Price Like a Pro using 80/20.”
- “All you need to know about pricing models for your small business.”
- Are you charging enough for your products or services (Part Two)
- Are you charging enough for your products or services (Part One)
- How to set the optimum price for your product
Business Planning
- Sole Trader to Limited Company
- “Business Valuation: Forget Guesswork, Find Out How.”
- The Business Case for a Bulletproof Shareholder Agreement.
- “Preparing for Major Contracts: How Small Businesses Can Manage Large Orders with Confidence”.
- Exit Planning
- “Selling, Scaling, or Passing It On? Why Every Business Needs an Exit Strategy”
- “Why Lean Startup and Game Plan Accelerator Aren’t Just for Startups—They’re for Every Business”
- “Achieved Failure: Turning Setbacks Into Your Competitive Advantage”
- Are You Caught in the Business Planning Paradox?
- “Business Management System: Monitoring, Improving, and Expanding Your Business”
Marketing
Business Growth
- “Ready to Sell? Here’s How to Boost Your Business Value Before You Go to Market”
- “Real Growth Isn’t Revenue: It’s Valuation”
- From Busy to Profitable: The Real Reason Your Bank Balance Doesn’t Match Your Sales.
- “Business Acquisition. Beyond Organic Growth”
- Are you building your business to sell?
- Times are changing, but is your accountant keeping pace?
Corporation Tax
- How to get tax relief on business assets (Capital Allowances)
- Are you a Tax Master? Why you need to embrace MTD.
Income Tax
VAT
- “From Fear to Freedom: How VAT Registration Turns Survival Businesses Into Scalable Ones”
- Are you thinking about VAT Registration?
Business Start-Up
- Why Articles of Association Matter More Than You Think.
- “Mastering Your Start-Up Finances: How Accountants Help You Succeed”
- “Business Start-Up Challenges, Avoiding Costly Mistakes”
Business Accounting
- Sole Trader to Limited Company
- Making Tax Digital For Sole Traders
- “Understanding EBITDA vs SDE: How to Value Your Business the Right Way”
- Why Most Accountants Keep You in the Dark — and How Proactive Accounting Changes Everything.
- “From Fear to Freedom: How VAT Registration Turns Survival Businesses Into Scalable Ones”
- Why Articles of Association Matter More Than You Think.
- Director’s Loan Account: What you need to know.
- Dividends for Limited Company Owners.
- Your Confirmation Statement and Upcoming Changes.
- “Why the Acid Ratio Could Save Your Business”
Business Sale