How to get your business VAT Return ready and HMRC compliant
The key to remaining stress free and avoiding ‘VAT sweats’ is to start with some simple VAT return best practice. Luckily we’re here to show you how…
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HMRC tightens CIS rules
New rules will apply from April 2021 to make the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) tougher. As a contractor or subcontractor in the industry what do you need to know?
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Financial Reporting: The unsung hero of business growth
Oscar Fairchild MD Kim Redwood-Lee looks at automated financial reporting, and the critical role it’ll play in the race to be resilient and growth ready.
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Female entrepreneur funding
Oscar Fairchild talks UK growth goals with PM Boris Johnson and advises ambitious female entrepreneurs to develop a profit & loss masterplan before seeking funding
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Facing Brexit: Financial management tips for small business
Amid the uncertainty of Britain’s departure from the EU, we look at a few key financial management improvements SMEs can make in order to achieve a little more certainty within their individual business.
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Employee expenses procedure up to scratch?
Have you considered if your employee expenses procedure is up to scratch? Naturally, you want to keep costs as low as possible, and having a solid system in place to review employee expenditure claims should be part of that strategy.
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Cut in CO2 emissions thresholds for business cars
The government is altering the CO2 emissions threshold for capital allowances to encourage the use of electric cars. What’s changing?
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Creative Industry, Cashflow & COVID 19
The Creative Industries Tax Relief can significantly lower your company’s Corporation Tax liability and may be the saving grace your organisation needs to navigate through these uncertain times.
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Business tax changes: 2019 round-up
It’s not just Making Tax Digital that you need to be aware of. There are a gambit of changes on the way for 2019/2020. Here’s our round-up.
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Build-A-Group Business Event
*NEW* Build-A-Group – Essex’s FREE Construction Networking Event. Join us on Friday 20th August for our free open-house business networking event at Billerciay Football Stadium.
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Bookkeeper or Accountant: We help you decide
We look at the different roles of Bookkeeper and Accountant. Helping you to put in place the ‘day-to-day’ hands-on recording systems you need to avoid confusion, and drive down the inefficiencies of over-utilising an accountant.
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Autumn Budget 2021: key facts
The Chancellor struck a very upbeat tone in the second Budget of 2021, increasing spending pledges significantly. But what were the key tax announcements?
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Asset purchases: what can you claim against profits?
Concerned with your company’s profitability and effectiveness as you grow? Our handy guide to asset purchases and capital allowances will help, especially with the end of the current tax year looming.…
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Are your consultants IR35 compliant?
Worried about IR35 tax changes, and the impact it’ll have on hiring consultants and contractors within your business? Here’s some sound advice from our team…
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Accounting for the crisis unfolding in construction
On the surface, construction is booming with residential property projects dotting the urban landscape. But there is also a growing crisis as the sector is squeezed by global supply chain issues, skills shortages, and skyrocketing prices.
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A tax-saving tip for incorporating your business
Your accountant has suggested transferring your business to a limited company to save tax and NI, are there any steps you can take to make the transfer even more tax efficient?
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54% of business owners ignore cash flow forecasting
With so many seasonal businesses feeling a cash flow squeeze, we share three immediate improvements that can be made to smooth financial management.
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3 warning signs you need a new limited company accountant
Substandard accountancy support should never be the norm. Here. we give tips to help growing businesses pinpoint the negative impact this is having on the business.
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3 common bookkeeping mistakes and how to avoid them
From un-trained staff to the dreaded ‘profit & loss haze’, we share bookkeeping mistakes which have the power to de-rail your business…
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2021 Spring Budget: Clarity to Plan Ahead
Oscar Fairchild responds to Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s 2021 Spring Budget
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