Companies must ensure that their generosity doesn’t unintentionally flout the provisions of the Bribery Act 2010 ...

With most of us finishing for the holidays this week, I thought I'd join the festivities and let you have some tax trivia ...

Giving is the heart of the Christmas message and all over TV and social media with ideas on how to help the needy ...

Hackers are constantly evolving their tactics to exploit vulnerabilities in business networks so we all need to be prepared ...

In September, Xero transformed its subscription plans into the Ignite, Grow, Comprehensive, and Ultimate tiers ...

A perfect storm of rising costs, regulatory shifts, and market volatility has left many business leaders feeling anxious ...

In the festive spirit of giving, many businesses give gifts and vouchers to their employees and customers ...

Referral marketing is about getting others to pass your message on to your ideal clients. I often liken it to a relay race ...

HMRC's new data sharing initiative has been met with mixed reactions from online sellers ...

Let me start by saying that I love technology. I have sold consumer electronics since the early 1990s ...

Despite a promising start to 2024, global uncertainties and domestic pressures cast a shadow over our economic outlook ...

I attended a seminar about Sage 50 Accounts v31 and I thought I'd summarise some of the new features ...

On the 14th of October 2024, HMRC introduced new evidence requirements for employment expenses ...

Do you remember how it felt when you first fell in love? I always think of it as being on a big pink fluffy cloud ...

The increase in employers' national insurance contributions means it is crucial to explore salary sacrifice ...

The internet, the net, the information superhighway, the web, www, the virtual world, cyberspace. What is it really?

Sage has now released Sage 50 Accounts v31 and will be rolling it out and prompting you to upgrade over the next few weeks ...

To provide clarity for businesses, the government has published its plans for Corporation Tax for the next five years ...

In the wake of fluctuating economic conditions, HMRC has made significant cuts to its interest rates for tax ...

Winter is coming. You may be like me and one of the things you love to do is wrap up warm and sit at a cafe people-watching ...

Double cab pickups have long been a popular choice for many businesses, especially in farming and construction ...

I believe that 'people buy from people', yet we seem to be in a world where people are pressured into buying technology ...

As a bookkeeper who chooses not to be a member of a professional body, you need to register to be supervised by HMRC ...

The Labour government's recent hike in National Insurance has sparked major discontent among businesses ...

In recent years, the UK government has quietly garnered a substantial revenue stream from a little-known stealth tax ...

In a recent advisory, HMRC emphasised the importance of compliance for landlords with unpaid tax ...

There are many common networking fears but there is one that stands out above all others. Not knowing how to give back ...

Businesses are increasingly using smart devices within the workplace and do not consider the security aspects ...

The UK economy is a topic of significant concern as it barely grows amidst rising fears surrounding the recent Budget ...

I attended an event last week called Xero Refresh, which was for their bookkeepers and accountants community ...

The Budget emphasises HMRC's commitment to addressing non-compliance and enhancing accuracy ...

Gifting cash for a property purchase is a common way parents support their offspring in securing a home ...

I'm sure you've noticed that nearly all business writing is about change and doing things differently ...

We hear about incidents daily, so let me try to summarise some of how businesses have had major financial losses ....

The Budget established a new landscape for Inheritance Tax, leaving many to navigate these changes ...

If you feel like there is no-one you can go to for support, then your Bookkeeping Buddy is here to help ...

On the heels of the recent Budget, employers across the country are bracing themselves for NI changes ...

I was talking to a new client who admitted that standing up and presenting for 60 seconds filled her with dread ...

The changes in CGT rates, as announced in Labour's first Budget, demand attention from business owners ...

Mobile Device Management (MDM) is a platform where you can list and manage almost any type of mobile phone ...

Rachel Reeves' first Budget has sent ripples through the financial landscape, marking a significant turning point ...

Full, disclosure, this wasn't my idea though I was able to help one of my bookkeeping mentor clients with her calculations ...

Budget 2024 is a defining moment for both the new Labour government and the country as a whole ...

Brand new consultants are often told not to define a target market. Just get out there and sell, sell, sell ...

The R&D tax relief scheme encourages innovation and supports businesses that undertake qualifying activities ...

Did you know that emails can be intercepted and the contents manipulated? Sounds frightening, doesn't it?

If you have a problem with your computer and need help, be really careful who you call for IT support ...

The new Labour government's first budget presents a formidable challenge: the search for £40bn ...

To ensure that no employee is underpaid, HMRC has ramped up its enforcement actions against non-compliance ...

''I hate networking, it's so artificial and superficial.'' I do wonder why they are there if they dislike it so much ...

The case of Shine Business Limited serves as a cautionary tale for those seeking Multiple Dwellings Relief ...

As a business, there is a 99% chance that the phones you have are PSTN/ISDN based on Openreach's legacy copper network ...

The government has announced that certain investment schemes have been extended until April 2035 ...

Sage has significantly increased its annual developer fees meaning Adept has had to review its own pricing ...

As the country bids farewell to coal power, many business owners may wonder what this means for their operations ...

Let's be honest, in most things we do, we cherry-pick. Whether that's good or bad depends on our definition of the term ...

Significant discussions have emerged around a potential hike in employers' National Insurance contributions ...

There are lots of use cases to show the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to perform mundane and repetitive tasks ...

What do you do if you need a service or help you have not needed before? It's time to read some customer reviews ...

Recently, the landscape of business confidence has exhibited noticeable shifts, particularly in the last quarter ...

The housing market is seeing landlords rush to sell their properties, driven by anxiety over changes to capital gains tax ...

Often when I meet people and get talking about networking they will tell me a story about the networking group they joined ...

Individuals have just six months to address any missing NI contributions that affect their State Pension ...

The roots of technology, especially in the telecommunications industry, go back to 1837 with the start of the morse-code telegraph ...

In discussions surrounding the UK's fiscal policy, the subject of tax breaks has emerged as a contentious yet vital issue ...

Xero has acquired Syft, a prominent cloud-based platform known for its robust analytics and visualisation features ...

The economy is currently navigating a landscape fraught with complexity ahead of the government's first Budget ...

It's a common reason given by people who dislike networking because they see the banality of talking about nothing ...

As the upcoming Budget approaches, attention is shifting towards the potential impacts on employee costs ...

It was inevitable that one day I would be caught out on the very thing I always preach to my clients: data backup ...

So you have set up as a bookkeeping business and you are now out there looking for clients ...

The UK's tax system is a complex and ever-changing landscape, with numerous laws, regulations, and policies in place ...

The Government has been monitoring and regulating R&D activities to ensure compliance with legislation ...

An essential part of giving and receiving referrals is building enough trust between you and those you network with ...

Did you know that you may be entitled to a state pension increase? This increase is available for carers ...

Did you know that small and medium-sized enterprises account for 99.9% of the businesses in the UK?

Wouldn't a bookkeeper make your life a whole lot easier? Having a clear picture of your finances at any given time is a must ...

Autumn Budget 2024 has people worried as the Labour Government has already removed key benefits ...

High earners are individuals who earn a significant amount of income and are usually in the top income tax bracket ...

I meet a lot of people transitioning from employment to their own business. Many are selling their expertise ...

HMRC is writing to high earners querying whether they need to submit a tax return for the 2021/22 tax year ...

It's November 1990 and I am a fresh-faced salesman working in the flagship Dixons store at the Clarendon Centre in Oxford ...

Sage recently announced two-factor authentication to enhance protection against cyber threats ...

Tax evasion is a growing concern for the government, with small firms responsible for a majority of the total ...

The issue of sexual harassment in the workplace has gained significant attention in recent years ...

When I started marketing and selling myself, it was pummeled into me to stress what was in it for the client ...

The government has confirmed that the EIS and VCT schemes have been extended until 2035 ...

Starting a new payroll for your business? You will need certain information to get everything sorted with HMRC ...

The topic of suicide is often met with discomfort and avoidance yet there are over 700,000 suicides globally each year ...

As we all know, HMRC is the UK government agency responsible for collecting taxes ...

I wasn't a natural networker either. I find rooms full of strangers a daunting experience and am reluctant to go ...

Inheritance tax is often overlooked until it becomes a reality, and an increasing number of families face shocking bills ...

In the first blog post in this series, I said I would talk about human-based manipulation that can lead to massive financial losses ...

You may have already done the difficult part of starting your own bookkeeping business; you've found clients ...

The UK has seen a rise in the number of animal breeders, from small hobby farms to large commercial operations ...

Electronic devices become obsolete at an alarming rate, resulting in a massive amount of electronic waste or e-waste ...

The dividend tax allowance in the UK has been steadily decreasing over the past few years, with the current allowance standing at a mere £500 ...

Running your own consultancy can be an emotional rollercoaster. I would guess that you'll agree ...

The final words from my last blog post led me to determine a business network's commonest point of failure ...

Bookkeeping and accounting are two essential aspects of running any business. Do you know which one you need?

Scammers seem to be everywhere, and it's not just individuals, but businesses that get targeted too ...

The Marriage Allowance only applies to couples where one partner earns less than the personal allowance threshold ...

By now, if you 've been reading my blog posts for a while, you will know that referrals grow out of trusting relationships ...

The frozen student loan threshold has been a hot topic among university students and their families ...

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of pensioners in the UK paying the higher tax rate ...

From the self-employed to small businesses, I have helped them navigate their accountancy software ...

A new tax filing system called Simple Assessments is on its way, and it will change the way we report our taxes ...

Are you like me and get loads of emails and online advertising from people with cheesy ''trust me'' smiles?

Cryptocurrency has seen a massive surge in popularity in recent years, with more and more people investing ...

Saturday night, rushing to try and finish off some paperwork and wanting to catch the last half hour of visiting time at the hospital ...

A question I often see asked in bookkeeping groups and forums is where can I find customers or gain experience?

As a business owner, you know that securing financing can be a major challenge, especially for SMEs ...

Interest rates play a crucial role in our economy, affecting everything from mortgages to credit cards ...

From April 2025, income and gains from Furnished Holiday Lets will be treated as regular property income ...

As an employee, it's important to understand the intricacies of the PAYE (Pay As You Earn) system ...

Budget 2024 will outline the Government's economic plans, taxes, and spending for the following year ...

PSAs are a valuable tool for employers who want to reward their employees without incurring tax and NI liabilities ...

I am sorry, I love technology and have done since I was a kid, but the Crowdstrike outage shouldn't cause chaos ...

As a small business owner, you know the importance of efficient and accurate bill payments to your suppliers ...

As a business owner, it is important to keep your VAT registration up-to-date so HMRC always has the right details ...