🗓️ 2026 Planning Starts Now: 7 Things Small Businesses Should Do Over the Christmas Break As we head into December, many small business owners understandably have one foot on the mince-pie tray and the other stepping into the New Year. But before the festive cheer takes full hold, there’s no better time than now —…
🎅 My Mate Down the Pub – Christmas Edition: The Worst Festive Tax Myths We Hear Every Year Because nothing spreads faster at Christmas than bad tax advice… except maybe tinsel. It’s that time of year again — Christmas parties, mince pies, Secret Santa… and of course, some truly spectacular tax myths being shared down…
🛍️ Black Friday Benefits: How Directors and Employees Can Save Smart This Season It’s that time of year again — inboxes are full of deals, discounts, and “too good to miss” offers! 🛒 But while everyone else is chasing Black Friday bargains, there’s one legitimate way to save that doesn’t rely on sales — using…
🧠 Why Now’s the Best Time to Review Your Business Structure As we head into the final months of 2025, many business owners are taking stock — looking at profits, growth, and plans for the new year. But there’s one area that often gets overlooked 👇 Is your business structure still the most tax-efficient and…
🧾 Self-Assessment Countdown: Two Months to Go Before 31 January! The fireworks may have faded, but there’s still one big event on the horizon — the 31 January Self-Assessment tax return deadline! 🎆 If you’re self-employed, a landlord, or have income outside of PAYE, this is your annual reminder to get your tax return sorted…
🎆 Don’t Let Your Finances Go Up in Smoke This Bonfire Night! As the skies light up across the UK this Bonfire Night, it’s a great reminder that — just like fireworks — your finances need careful planning to stay bright, controlled, and under budget 💷✨ At this time of year, many small businesses and…
🌿 Work-Life Balance for Business Owners: How to Switch Off Without Falling Behind 📅 October 2025 Running your own business can be incredibly rewarding — but it can also be exhausting. When you’re the one in charge, it’s easy to feel like you have to be “on” 24/7. Emails after dinner, phone calls on weekends,…
💪 How to Build a Resilient Business in an Uncertain Economy 📅 October 2025 Running a business is never without challenges — but in an unpredictable economy, it’s even more important to stay flexible, focused, and financially strong. Whether you’re a small business owner, a sole trader, or managing a growing team, the goal is…
🧾 Self Assessment 2024/25: Get Ready Before the January Deadline 📅 October 2025 It might feel like the 31 January 2026 Self Assessment deadline is ages away — but it’ll be here before you know it! Every year, thousands of taxpayers rush to file at the last minute… and end up stressed, overpaying tax, or…
💼 Family Investment Companies in the UK 2025/26: The Pros and Cons Explained As family wealth grows — often through business profits, property, or long-term investments — many families start to look for tax-efficient ways to protect assets for future generations. One option that’s gained popularity in recent years is the Family Investment Company (FIC).…