Author Archive Vale & West

How to navigate your first year as a business

February 15, 2023 Comments Off on How to navigate your first year as a business By Vale & West

Starting your own business is a major achievement and you will have spent a lot of time planning this venture and hoping for success.

But navigating through the first year of this new business will be essential to achieve your goals and it can be difficult to know what you should be doing.

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Time is running out to check your National Insurance record

February 14, 2023 Comments Off on Time is running out to check your National Insurance record By Vale & West

Are you planning on claiming the UK state pension? You must check your National Insurance (NI) record before 5 April 2023.

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How can you deal with VAT return errors?

February 9, 2023 Comments Off on How can you deal with VAT return errors? By Vale & West

If you are running a business, handling VAT returns can be complex.

You may have submitted returns with errors previously if you were unsure of what to do and could be at risk of further investigation or fines from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

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Businesses need to be prepared for changes to business rates from April

February 8, 2023 Comments Off on Businesses need to be prepared for changes to business rates from April By Vale & West

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has updated the rateable values of all business, and other non-domestic, properties in England and Wales. They will take effect from 1 April 2023.

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Top tips for starting a hospitality business

February 7, 2023 Comments Off on Top tips for starting a hospitality business By Vale & West

Are you hoping to run a successful start-up in the hospitality sector?

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Ready to make a move to the cloud – Find out how you can migrate smoothly

February 2, 2023 Comments Off on Ready to make a move to the cloud – Find out how you can migrate smoothly By Vale & West

Cloud accounting offers many useful features that can help to save time and make your business more efficient.

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How to handle an overdrawn director’s loan account

February 1, 2023 Comments Off on How to handle an overdrawn director’s loan account By Vale & West

As a director, have you ever considered taking a loan from your company?

If so, it’s important to be aware of the potential risks associated with an overdrawn director’s loan account (ODLA).

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What do I need to do when selling my business?

January 31, 2023 Comments Off on What do I need to do when selling my business? By Vale & West

Selling a business in the UK can be an exciting journey for those looking for opportunities to expand their portfolio.

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What do you need to know about salary and dividends?

January 27, 2023 Comments Off on What do you need to know about salary and dividends? By Vale & West

If you are a business owner, you need to consider what to take in salary or in dividends.

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What you need to consider when starting up a business

January 25, 2023 Comments Off on What you need to consider when starting up a business By Vale & West

With a new year upon us, you may be considering a new start by setting up your own business.

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