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Welcome to our business blogs featuring useful advice for business owners.
How much can I spend on a Christmas party and gifts for my employees?
We are now approaching the Christmas break and many businesses are throwing parties to show their appreciation to their team who have worked so hard over this past year. But, are you aware of how much you’re allowed to spend on your Christmas party in order for the expense to be tax deductible?

Sharon Forrester
Dec 11, 20252 min read
HMRC Scam Alerts: What to Watch Out for in 2025
With fraudsters getting more sophisticated every year, it’s never been more important to stay vigilant when it comes to HMRC-related scams.

Sharon Forrester
Aug 5, 20252 min read
CIS Subcontractors: How to Stay Compliant with MTD (And Avoid Penalties)
If you’re a CIS-registered subcontractor, chances are you’ve heard the term Making Tax Digital (MTD) being thrown around — and probably...

Sharon Forrester
Jul 4, 20253 min read
How your bookkeeper can make you money
Bookkeeping: you might think of it as just another expense, or at best, a way to keep track of where your money's going. But what if we...

Sharon Forrester
Feb 1, 20242 min read
What do various tax codes mean for me and my employees?
Navigating tax codes can feel a bit overwhelming, but understanding them is essential if you're managing your own payroll. Tax codes...

Sharon Forrester
Jan 24, 20242 min read
5 ways bookkeeping can help your small business grow
Running a small business can be tough - there are many challenges that small business owners face daily. However, maintaining accurate...

Sharon Forrester
Dec 20, 20232 min read
What are the pros and cons of being VAT registered?
It’s important to keep an eye on your turnover each month. If your turnover exceeds £85,000 or you know it's expected to in any rolling...

Sharon Forrester
Jul 27, 20232 min read
Optimal Salary for a Director 23/24
As a director of a Limited Company your finances are legally separate from your business. Due to this the profits you make are not...

Sharon Forrester
Apr 20, 20233 min read
Top 5 forgotten expenses for Sole Traders
You’ve recently filed and paid your tax return—but are you sure you claimed every expense you’re entitled to? If not, read on. No one...

Sharon Forrester
Feb 23, 20232 min read
What expenses can I claim when working from home?
Who would have thought virtual working would have been such a big thing before the covid pandemic? Our way of life has changed...

Sharon Forrester
Feb 9, 20232 min read
Why should I outsource my bookkeeping?
Doing your own bookkeeping can be manageable when you first start out in business. However, once you start to get more busy and your...

Sharon Forrester
Sep 7, 20223 min read
What’s the difference between a Sole Trader and a Limited Company?
Are you just starting out in business and wondering what business structure to use? There’s lots of tricky questions which crop up when...

Sharon Forrester
Jul 21, 20222 min read
How your bookkeeper can support your business growth
When you first start out in business it can be easy enough to manage your own bookkeeping. Once you start to get busier and you make more...

Sharon Forrester
Jul 1, 20222 min read
Why there’s more to bookkeeping than data entry
When you think of bookkeeping, what comes to mind? For many people, the first thing that comes to mind is data entry – and while this is...

Sharon Forrester
Jun 16, 20222 min read
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