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The Companies House 2025-2030 strategy is here – What does it mean for your business?

The Companies House 2025-2030 strategy is here – What does it mean for your business?

The hotly anticipated Companies House 2025-2030 strategy has been unveiled.

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HMRC issues important tax warning to employers

HMRC issues important tax warning to employers

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has begun briefing businesses and recruiters on the importance of avoiding fraudulent payroll tax credit schemes that claim to help reduce employment taxes.

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How to make sure your Christmas earnings are tax-compliant

How to make sure your Christmas earnings are tax-compliant

As the festive season approaches, many talented makers are turning their creative skills into a little extra income.

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The importance of effective accounting and bookkeeping procedures for SMEs

The importance of effective accounting and bookkeeping procedures for SMEs

An essential element of running a small or medium-sized business is being able to confidently manage its finances by having effective accounting and bookkeeping processes in place.

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The importance of proactively seeking financial advice when you need it

The importance of proactively seeking financial advice when you need it

Understanding your finances and managing changes in costs and income can be a daunting prospect, but there is help and support available to you.

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Why economic uncertainty shouldn’t impact your business activities

Why economic uncertainty shouldn’t impact your business activities

The noise around the upcoming Autumn Budget is getting louder the closer it gets and the reality is there is likely to be tax increases for everyone, including businesses.

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The advantages of self-employment and how to get your business started

The advantages of self-employment and how to get your business started

When wanting to take that step into self-employment, it may feel like there is never a right time and financial uncertainty may leave you reluctant.

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UK small businesses left behind in new trade deals

Many small UK businesses are struggling to take advantage of the new trade deals, with many reporting flat or falling exports.

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Unpacking the pre-Autumn Budget speech – What looms on the horizon?

With less than a month to go before the Autumn Budget, business owners and individuals alike are waiting to know what the future of the country’s financial state will be.

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Companies House to increase digital filing fees

Companies House has announced a raft of fee increases that will impact businesses from February 2026.

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