Highlights from the Spring Budget 2024

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget on 6th March 2024, in what is likely the final opportunity for the government to lay out tax and spending plans before the next general election. The speech outlined new tax measures, adjustments to existing taxes, and a series of economic policy changes. To provide a clear understanding […]

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The Benefits of Outsourcing Your Accounting

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In today’s fast-paced business world, juggling the demands of marketing, sales, operations, and customer satisfaction can feel like a constant uphill battle. As a result, essential accounting tasks often get pushed aside, leading to late nights, messy records, and unnecessary stress. But what if there was a way to free up your valuable time and […]

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Setting Financial Goals for 2024

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As we get back into the swing of things after Christmas and New Year, you may be thinking about what you want to achieve this year. That’s why January is the perfect time to reflect on your financial journey and chart a new course for success in 2024. However, setting clear financial goals is not […]

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5 Accounting Tips for a Merrier Christmas

christmas accounting

The holiday season heralds not just joy and festivities, but also a surge in expenses that can challenge even the most carefully planned budgets. Yet, with good accounting practices and smart financial management, navigating this season shouldn’t have to strain your finances. In this blog post, we’ll explore 5 accounting tips specifically designed to steer […]

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Highlights from the Autumn Statement 2023

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On 22nd November 2023, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented his Autumn Statement to Parliament and started making, in his words, the long-term decisions necessary to strengthen the economy and build a brighter future. Fuelled by falling inflation and stabilised public finances, focus is now being applied to reducing debt, cutting taxes, and rewarding hard work. There […]

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How to start a business

start a business

Starting a new business is exciting and rewarding, but it’s not always easy to know where to begin. Our last blog highlighted 5 things you need to consider if you’re starting a business from writing a business plan to finance and legalities, and now, we’re delving a bit deeper into how to go about starting a […]

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5 things you need to consider if you’re starting a business

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You’ve got a great business idea and you’re ready to set-up on your own. Starting your own business is a fulfilling venture, an opportunity to be your own boss and to do something that you’re truly passionate about. But venturing into the world of self-employment can be daunting, especially if you’re a first-time business owner. […]

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5 common payroll mistakes

Payroll

Paying your employees promptly and accurately is essential to any business with people on its payroll, after all a happy team equals a happy business. As an employer, the process of operating Pay As You Earn (PAYE) as part of your payroll will be familiar but entwined with ever-changing employment legislation and penalties for non-compliance, […]

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