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.
“Business Acquisition. Beyond Organic Growth”
Introduction. When it comes to growing your business, there are two primary routes: organic growth and acquisition. Each approach offers unique advantages, but they also come with different timelines, risks, and potential rewards. Most business owners instinctively...
“IR35 Rules: Best Practices for Contractors and Companies”
Introduction. IR35 is a term that holds significant weight for both contractors and the businesses that hire them. Introduced by HMRC in April 2000, IR35, also known as the 'off-payroll working rules,' is designed to prevent tax avoidance by individuals who supply...
Proven Financial Strategies.
Achieve Long-Term Success: Proven Financial Strategies for Entrepreneurs & Small business owners. Financial management is a cornerstone of entrepreneurial success. Effective financial management ensures that your business remains solvent, grows sustainably and...
The Power of Average in Business Mastery
The Power of Average in Business Mastery. In business, the term "average" often carries a negative connotation, mistakenly equated with mediocrity or lacklustre performance. You might fear being labelled as average, as it suggests being stuck in the middle of the...
“Business Structures: Benefits, Liabilities, and Costs. The Essential Guide”.
Introduction. Choosing the right business structures is one of the most critical decisions you'll make when starting your business. The structure you select will affect everything from your day-to-day operations to your taxes and how much of your personal assets are...
The Benefits of a High-Value Self-Managing Business.
From Stress to Success: The Benefits of a High-Value Self-Managing Business. What is a High-Value Self-Managing Business? A high-value self-managing business is one that can operate independently, maintaining functionality and profitability without constant oversight...
“Are You Leaving Money on the Table? Learn How to Price Like a Pro using 80/20.”
“Are You Leaving Money on the Table? Learn How to Price Like a Pro using 80/20.” Introduction. Have you ever wondered why some parts of your business bring in more profits than others? This is where the 80/20 principle, or Pareto Principle, comes into play, a concept...
Making Your Business “7-Mile Famous”: How to Dominate Your Local Market.
In an era of global commerce and digital sprawl, where businesses often extend themselves thin aiming for global visibility, there lies a golden, yet sometimes undervalued opportunity: becoming "7-mile famous". The idea of achieving local legend status—being the buzz...
“All you need to know about pricing models for your small business.”
Introduction. Choosing the right pricing model is a cornerstone of your success as a small business owner. This decision impacts nearly every aspect of your business, from cash flow and profit margins to market positioning and customer perception. Effective pricing...
Are you charging enough for your products or services (Part Two)
Introduction. This blog follows on from our previous blog on "Are you charging enough". You can read that here. Section 3 Understanding Emotional Value. As a business owner, understanding and tapping into the emotional value that your products or services provide can...
Are you charging enough for your products or services (Part One)
Introduction. When it comes to determining the right price for your products or services, understanding how your customers perceive value is paramount. This concept, often encapsulated in the question "What To Pay," drives every purchasing decision. It’s not just...
Are you thinking about VAT Registration?
The decision to register for VAT (VAT Registration) is often fraught with fear for a lot of small business owners. They think that VAT is extremely complicated and overly bureaucratic, and there is some truth to this. Sausage rolls are a great example of this. If you...
“Is Your Pricing Strategy Costing You Money?
Find Out with Our Comprehensive Audit.”
“Unlock your true earning potential by gaining confidence in your pricing strategy”
Recent Articles
Pricing
- How to Win a Price War Without Cutting Your Prices
- Markup vs Margin: Busy But Not Profitable
- Pricing Power: The Hidden Lever That Drives Profit, Growth and Business Value.
- 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
- Finance Function For Small Businesses
- “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
- Finance Function For Small Businesses
- 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.
Business Sale