The power of strategic planning and why your business needs a roadmap
It would seem fairly straightforward to point out that running a business without a plan is a bit like setting off on a road trip without a map.
Read more...27 Feb 2025
Month: February 2025
26 Feb 2025
What counts towards minimum wage and what doesn’t? A must-read for employers
With the National Minimum Wage (NMW) increasing in April 2025, are you sure you are calculating it correctly?
Read more...25 Feb 2025
HMRC updates guidance on tax classification of double cab pick-ups
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued updated guidance on the taxation of double cab pick-up trucks, clarifying which vehicles will be affected by the Government’s decision to reclassify them as company cars for tax purposes.
Read more...20 Feb 2025
Furnished Holiday Lets – Where are we now?
With significant changes to the Furnished Holiday Let (FHL) regime coming into effect in April 2025, owners of holiday rental properties face crucial decisions about their tax position and business structure.
Read more...19 Feb 2025
What can businesses do amid rising employment costs and falling confidence?
The latest CIPD survey of over 2,000 UK employers paints a concerning picture.
Read more...18 Feb 2025
Could your company size threshold change in April?
From 6 April 2025, the Companies (Accounts and Reports) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2024 will introduce higher company size thresholds, reducing compliance burdens for thousands of UK businesses.
Read more...17 Feb 2025
VAT fraud – Avoid getting caught out by phishing attacks
Scammers are increasingly targeting VAT-registered businesses with phishing attacks.
Read more...17 Feb 2025
How do Companies House address suppression changes impact company directors?
From 27 January 2025, Companies House has introduced new measures allowing directors to remove their residential addresses from historical filings if they were previously used as a company’s registered office.
Read more...17 Feb 2025
Why is the FTSE 100 always reaching “record highs?”
Only last month, Sky News ran a headline saying “FTSE 100 closes at record high” and The Standard wrote “London’s FTSE 100 beats record to hit all-time high in ‘surprising’ rally.” It appears, every couple of months, we see stories in the media about the FTSE 100 closing at a new record high. This prompts […]
Read more...17 Feb 2025
Does your child have a secret Child Trust Fund?
Recently, the BBC ran an article in which they highlighted the fact that many young people do not realise they have Child Trust Funds until they turn 18. “New figures suggest £1.4bn belonging to 728,000 people is ready to be claimed now they have turned 18 – but many do not know the accounts exist, […]
Read more...17 Feb 2025
How young investors can build wealth early
Starting your journey as an investor at a young age can set you on the path to financial security and success but it is often difficult to know where to start. This is also true for parents who are looking to set their child up for a comfortable, secure financial future. For young people, arguably […]
Read more...11 Feb 2025
Will a minimum wage rise trigger unexpected student loan repayments?
From 1 April 2025, the National Minimum Wage will rise to £12.21 per hour (an increase of 6.7 per cent), meaning rising employment costs for businesses. For graduates, higher earnings can trigger student loan repayments, a factor you should consider when managing your payroll. Graduates start repaying their student loans when their income exceeds specific […]
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