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?
Understanding Cash Flow Analysis
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Keeping track of your cash flow is essential to the overall health of your business. Here's a quick look at understanding cash flow analysis and gaining insights from your cash flow statement
10 Tips to Manage Business Budgets Like a Pro
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How do you create a budget that works for your business? Ensure your financial management is future-proofed with our business budgeting tips.
Creating a Business Budget That Really Works
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Simon Bacher, CEO of ed-tech app Ling, talks about the budgeting methods he used to launch Ling into the app store - and keep it there
How to Craft & Manage a Small Business Budget
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Manage your small business budget with ease using this essential guide to budget allocation
Maximizing Small Business Tax Deductions for 2023/24
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The new tax year started 6th April 2023. Learn what's changed and prepare your SME to take advantage of upcoming small business tax deductions
Key Tax Year Dates & Deadlines for UK Businesses
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A roundup of important tax year dates, payment deadlines, and legislation changes for 2023/24. Use our calendar to prepare for the new financial year with ease.
13 Free Tools Your Small Business Needs in 2023
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Discover small business tools, productivity and accounting software to save you time and money. We round up the best free cash flow resources for UK SMEs.
How to Submit a VAT Return
— Read More — How to Submit a VAT ReturnFind out how and when UK businesses need to submit VAT returns to HMRC in compliance with Making Tax Digital, including how to make payments or get a VAT refund
Upcoming Tax Changes in April 2022
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As we approach the start of a new tax year, Charlotte Nash of Crunch outlines the changes small businesses can expect and how to minimize their impact on cash flow
Upcoming VAT Changes for SMEs in 2021/22
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Ross Bramble of Crunch reveals how small businesses can prepare for the upcoming changes to VAT rates and processes in the UK, including the delayed Making Tax Digital scheme
A Guide to the New EU VAT E-Commerce Rules
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From the 1st of July, the new EU VAT e-commerce rules will introduce significant changes for UK businesses selling to EU consumers. Here's everything you need to know
An SME's Guide to The End of Furlough
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As the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme comes to a close on 30th September 2021, Simon Thomas explores everything UK SMEs need to know in order to prepare
A Guide to Limited Company Tax Deadlines
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Simon Thomas of Ridgefield Accounting talks us through the key tax deadlines for Companies House and HMRC that limited company business owners should be prepared for
What Is the New VAT Reverse Charge?
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The new 2021 VAT reverse charge impacts how VAT-registered businesses operating under CIS process their invoices. Here's everything you need to know
How to Prepare for the End of the 2020/21 Tax Year
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A guide exploring how to prepare for the end of the 2020/21 tax year as a sole trader or director of a limited company, brought to you by the experts at Crunch
How to Check Your Business' HMRC Position
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Here's our handy guide covering how UK business owners can check their company's HMRC position for PAYE and VAT online
Covid-19: How Accountants Can Support SMEs
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Elizabeth Hughes of Pandle outlines the many ways an accountant can provide practical guidance to help business owners weather the Covid-19 storm
What Happens to VAT After Brexit?
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Andrew Diver, Head of Taxation at Beatons Group, debunks some common myths about VAT after Brexit and sheds some light on what may happen in the months ahead
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
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