Author Archive Vale & West

Late payments are crippling SMEs: How to mitigate the impact

August 5, 2026 Comments Off on Late payments are crippling SMEs: How to mitigate the impact By Vale & West

It has been estimated by the Small Business Commissioner that late payments are causing 14,000 businesses to close each year. That is equivalent to 38 businesses a day!

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Gift Aid and Inheritance Tax relief – How helping charities can help your own finances

August 4, 2026 Comments Off on Gift Aid and Inheritance Tax relief – How helping charities can help your own finances By Vale & West

The ongoing economic challenges that face individuals and businesses alike are placing a greater strain on charities.

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

July 30, 2026 Comments Off on First Making Tax Digital deadline looms – 400,000 people still yet to register By Vale & West

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

July 29, 2026 Comments Off on Tax cuts on pubs: Burnham backing British businesses By Vale & West

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?

July 28, 2026 Comments Off on Quiet commutes, distracted workers or more revenue – What do the school summer holidays mean for your business? By Vale & West

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

July 24, 2026 Comments Off on How to chase late-paying customers without losing them By Vale & West

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

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

July 22, 2026 Comments Off on The top tax-saving opportunities that are often missed by SMEs By Vale & West

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?

July 21, 2026 Comments Off on Traumatic or trustworthy – Is HMRC doing enough to support taxpayers? By Vale & West

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?

July 16, 2026 Comments Off on Cash flow versus profit – Which matters more to an SME? By Vale & West

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

July 15, 2026 Comments Off on The financial benefits of hiring Gen Z By Vale & West

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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