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Category Archives:Financial Planning

How fintech lending can help SMEs unlock new financing opportunities and boost growth

The current economic climate is less than favourable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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100 days until the Self-Assessment deadline: Are you ready?

We are now only 100 days away from the Self-Assessment tax deadline on 31 January 2024.  

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Why you should use double-entry bookkeeping in your business finances

The term “double-entry bookkeeping” is often mentioned as a cornerstone for managing a business’s finances.

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How management accounts can help your business

Management accounts are vital in keeping on top of your business’s performance. But what are they, and how do they work?

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Five strategies for leveraging financial forecasting

In the dynamic world of business, financial foresight is not just a luxury; it’s an essential ingredient for success.

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Best practices for business and personal finances

Mixing personal and business finances is a common mistake that many entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners make.

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Navigating estate planning and Inheritance Tax: what you need to know

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recently announced that Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts were up by £200 million between April to July 2023, making this a record high.

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What expenses can limited companies and sole traders claim?

Whether you’re the owner of a limited company or a sole trader, it is important to understand the expenses you can claim and the tax savings that these expenses bring. 

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Benefits of hiring an accountant for your start-up

Running a start-up can take its toll, with the inevitable early struggle of managing and overseeing every role within the business.  Read More

One in five small businesses not entitled to financial support, FSB reveals

As many as one in five small businesses and sole traders are not entitled to financial support under the Government’s coronavirus support package, it has been revealed. Read More

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