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First Making Tax Digital deadline looms – 400,000 people still yet to register

Despite the first deadline for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax arriving on 7 August, over 400,000 qualifying landlords and sole traders have still not signed up.

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Tax cuts on pubs: Burnham backing British businesses

Recent headlines have made it no secret that owning a pub, club or music venue is hard. With rising costs, it has been estimated that one in eight pubs is in severe financial distress.

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Quiet commutes, distracted workers or more revenue – What do the school summer holidays mean for your business?

Even if you do not have children, you will be aware that the schools have broken up for the summer holidays.

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How to chase late-paying customers without losing them

Late-paying customers are one of the biggest causes of cash flow problems for SMEs. Read More

The top tax-saving opportunities that are often missed by SMEs

Nobody wants to pay more tax than they need to. For SMEs, paying the right amount of tax has become more important than ever.

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Traumatic or trustworthy – Is HMRC doing enough to support taxpayers?

Taxpayers need to know how to comply with changing rules and many find themselves reaching out to HMRC for support and guidance.

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Cash flow versus profit – Which matters more to an SME?

While profit can be seen as the main indicator of business health, the importance of cash flow is often overlooked.

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The financial benefits of hiring Gen Z

15 July marks World Youth Skills Day, which is a day to celebrate the importance of equipping young people with the skills they need for employment and entrepreneurship.

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Traumatic or trustworthy – Is HMRC doing enough to support taxpayers?

Taxpayers need to know how to comply with changing rules and many find themselves reaching out to HMRC for support and guidance.

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How could a new Prime Minister impact SMEs in the UK?

With Keir Starmer announcing his resignation as Prime Minister, there has been much speculation about what this means for the future of UK politics.

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