When it comes to managing finances, it’s important to have a reliable, chartered accountant to audit your accounts. An accountant can help you keep track of your financial records, ensure compliance with tax laws, and provide valuable advice on how to grow your business. However, finding the right accountant can be a daunting task, especially[…]
We have all heard of ChatGPT, and clients are now asking me how AI will benefit their business. In this month’s article, I will explore the benefits and pitfalls of AI in finance, its prospects, and its legal and ethical implications. I will produce articles for different industries over the coming months. As artificial intelligence[…]
Businesses at any stage in their life cycle can benefit heavily from creating and implementing a business plan. Not only is a business plan there to map out your goals and aspirations, but also to identify any financial risks and operational challenges you may encounter. According to research conducted by Fundsquire, 20% of small businesses[…]
What is UK Crowdfunding and what are Crowdfunding Platforms? Crowdfunding is a method of raising funds for a project or venture using contributions from a large number of people. This is typically done via the internet. It is a way for entrepreneurs, artists, and other creators to bypass traditional funding sources. They instead rely on[…]
Effective debt collection is essential for maintaining a healthy cash flow and ensuring the financial stability of a business. Debt collection is a critical process for businesses of all sizes. It involves systematic and organised efforts to recover outstanding debts from clients who have failed to make timely payments. Here are 12 critical elements of[…]
Capital allowances are an expenditure a business may claim against its taxable profit. When a business incurs costs, such as salary payments, it can usually deduct them as expenses from its taxable profits. This reduces the tax due. However, when it buys assets for operational purposes, things are not quite so straightforward. There are HMRC[…]
A new survey from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reveals that business confidence declined significantly in Q3 compared to Q2 of this year. 5,200 firms that took part in the BCC’s quarterly economic survey. 39% of those businesses believe they will see a fall in profits over the next 12 months. Inflationary pressures are[…]
Nobody wants one, but a recession in the UK is looming. The Bank of England (BoE) and British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) predict the UK will enter one before 2023. The monetary policy committee of the BoE wrote: “The latest rise in gas prices has led to another significant deterioration in the outlook for activity[…]
A business exit strategy is a plan for what will happen when you want to leave your business. Many people think of an exit strategy as a plan to guard against disaster or something that has to be carried out right away after its conception. But this usually isn’t the case. Instead, it’s a plan[…]
Just about everyone has heard of VAT (value-added tax). We’re used to paying it on many of the goods and services we purchase in our everyday lives. But when you have your own business, you’ll learn a whole new world of VAT exists. You will need to work out how to apply it to your[…]