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You’re not getting the tax advice you need
There’s an unspoken truth when it comes to tax advice: for business owners, there’s a complete lack of transparency from advisors over what tax advice […]
E5 – What are Management Accounts?
What are Management Accounts? Why you may need management accounts in your business.
What is cash flow forecasting: A complete guide to get started
In this podcast we break down what a cashflow forecast is in nice plain English.
How to Pay Yourself as a Ltd Company – Directors Salary 2021/2022 – Dividends vs Salary UK
How to Pay Yourself a Directors Salary in 2021/2022 NI thresholds for salary 2021/22 Let’s first look at the 3 the NI thresholds to understand […]
Reverse charge VAT
Reverse charge VAT Are you prepared for the VAT domestic reverse charge? The VAT domestic reverse charge procedure is a new way of accounting for […]
Bitcoin profit/Bitcoin taxes/ Bitcoin Trading UK
Do you pay taxes on Bitcoin profit in the UK? Stephen Edwards Stephen Edwards is a Chartered Certified Accountant and Director of Cheltenham Tax Accountants […]
The BUSINESS GROWTH CLUB – Episode 1
The business growth club to improve and grow your business In this very first session of the business growth have we cover what training content […]
How to prioritise your to-do list for the New Year with Steve Covey’s Time Matrix
Time matrix using urgency versus importance In this video I explain how you can plan which tasks and projects to prioritise at the start of […]
Business Continuity Plan & Recovery
What this article is about Business Continuity Plan? In this article we will look at what this means and how are you can maximise your […]
The Identity Iceberg
What this article is about In this article we will look at what the identity iceberg is and how you can relate it to your […]
Should I / Do I Need To Register for VAT
Should I register for VAT? Do I need to register for VAT? When you start a small business one of the major milestones is registering […]
What is a Bookkeeper?
What is a Bookkeeper? What is a bookkeeper and do I need one? This is a very common question that we get asked by a […]
Pub tax tips 2 – How to get a bigger tax/CIS refund/rebate
How to get a bigger tax refund/rebate How to increase your tax refund? One of the the most common things we hear from some clients […]
How To Do Bookkeeping
How To Do Your Own Bookkeeping For a Small Business How to do your own ‘bookkeeping’ or bookwork? Stephen Edwards is the founder and director […]
Understanding the Director’s Loan Account: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction A Director’s Loan Account (DLA) is an essential financial tool for limited company directors. It records transactions between the director and the company, including […]
Business Tips for Small Business Owners
Small Business Tips Please find our 5 most powerful small business tax tips below. They are not in any particular order but are all potentially […]
How to avoid VAT / Can I split my business for VAT?
HOW TO AVOID VAT / Can I split my business for VAT? / Pub Tax Tips – True and False This is part of our […]
Supporting your family and team through the lockdown
Supporting your family and team through the lockdown Many of our clients have been busy ‘firefighting’ and haven’t had a chance to document a clear […]
Job Retention Scheme Update
HMRC last tonight published a step by step guide to help businesses make their claims under the Job Retention Scheme (“JRS”) aka furlough scheme. HMRC […]
Funding and grants for businesses during Covid-19
We have put together a summary of various grants etc that are available currently in case any are relevant for you during the Covid-19 pandemic […]
COVID-19 Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) CHANGES
CBILS CHANGES As expected, The Chancellor made an announcement to “tweak” the CBILS, following representations made by business and representative bodies, such as the Federation […]
Furlough Letter Template
Furlough Letter Template THIS IS LETTER IS AN EXAMPLE AND SHOULD BE USED AS GUIDE, EMPLOYMENT LAW ADVICE SHOULD BE SOUGHT ON SELECTING EMPLOYEES AND […]
Business support with Covid-19 / Continuity Planning
Covd-19 update from weekend (updated 30.3.20) Job Retention Scheme Both the CBI and the ICAEW have held conversations with senior HMRC executives, following the guidance […]
Funding for small business
Funding for small business As I write this article, the world is going through Covid-19. If you are lucky enough to be a small business […]
Do you really want cheap accounting?
Cheap accounting? Considering cheap accounts / accounting services? There are many purely online accountants that promise to offer cheap accounting services. We have covered pricing […]
Accountants for self-employed
Accountants for Self-employed As accountants for self-employed businesses, we specialise in saving you and your business tax. Do I need an accountant if I am […]
Tax Accountant?
What is a Tax Accountant? Tax accountant or just an accountant? There can be some confusion when it comes to what ac accountant does and […]
Pay Corporation Tax
How to pay your corporation tax? How to pay corporation tax? Corporation tax is due on the profit you make in your limited company. It […]
What is a close company?
What is a close company? A Close Company is often known as a family type business or a very small limited company. It generally described […]
Online VAT calculator / Backwards VAT calculator / Remove VAT calculator
Online VAT calculator UK / VAT backwards / VAT formula / Remove VAT calculator Welcome to our online vat-calculator. This is designed to make the […]
Online Tax Accountant Services
Online Tax Accountant Services We offer expert online tax accounting services through our proven tax-saving systems. All UK residents are subject to the tax rules […]
What is a sole trader?
What is a sole trader / self-employed person? If you are starting a business for the first time then you may have conducted your own […]
Limited Company Accountants Fees
What are the accountancy fees for a limited company?
Xero Accountants UK
We are Xero Accountants We love Xero, hence the title Xero Accountants! Ok so we are also fans of Quickbooks Online and have clients using […]
Business Growth Consulting
You are underpaying yourself. If this resonates with you, read on. Your staff are getting paid. Your suppliers are getting paid. HMRC is definitely getting […]
Business Plan
When we think of a Business Plan it is usually seen as something you need when you first start a business, the truth is, this […]
Should I register for VAT?
We get asked ‘Should I register for VAT’ quite often, especially from new business owners GUYS. SO TODAY I WANT TO TALK ABOUT A COMMON […]
Cash Flow Forecasting Software: A Guide for Businesses
Introduction Effective cash flow forecasting is essential for businesses to manage their financial health, avoid cash shortages, and plan for growth. With advancements in technology, […]
Chaser: The Ultimate Accounts Receivable Software for Credit Control Automation
Introduction Managing accounts receivable efficiently is crucial for maintaining a healthy cash flow. Chaser is an advanced credit control automation software designed to help businesses […]
How ‘Can I’ Make My Numbers in My Business Plan a Reality?
In this video, we review what it means to make your numbers real. When I say ‘real’ I mean realistic. You may of heard of […]
Can I pay my wife a wage/salary from my company as an employee?
In this video, we look at one of the most common questions we get asked, ‘Can I pay my wife a wage?’. This is usually […]
The Three Freedoms for Business Owners
Ok, so you’ve made it this far. Well done. You’ve started your own business and it’s successful to some degree. You have regular revenue and […]
How to Submit Your Own Accounts: A Complete Guide
How to Submit Your Own Accounts: A Complete Guide Introduction If you’re a business owner, you might be wondering whether you can submit your own […]
A comprehensive guide of national assurance for self-employed
National assurance for self-employed National Insurance has become a firmly established part of Britain’s taxation system since its inception in 1911. Today it forms the […]
Should I lease a car through my limited company?
This is following on from our very own Richard’s article on claiming motor expenses in your business. It is designed to cover leasing a car […]
Claiming for business motor expenses
Claiming Business Vehicle Expenses: A Complete Guide Introduction You have a car, you use it for work, so you want to include it as a […]
Online Accountants Reviews
In this article, we will look at the top-rated online accountants in the UK. Reviewing online accountants in the UK is not easy. You will […]
What happens if I sell my business van / commercial vehicle?
As much as we would all like to pay less tax, most of us are not trying to run a business like Del Boy and […]
A Simple VAT Guide: The Different VAT Accounting Methods
Introduction – VAT guide VAT (Value Added Tax) is a tax that businesses collect from customers on behalf of HMRC. If you’re a VAT-registered business, […]
How long should you keep your records/books for?!
In this video we discuss how long you should retain your information for the taxman.
Don’t manage your time, manage your energy
There is a lot of talk around how we should get more from our time and our days. Get up at 5am (I’ve started trying […]
What is the Flat Rate Scheme for VAT?
Flat rate VAT In this video Stephen Edwards discusses what the flat rate scheme is and when it may be beneficial for you to explore […]
Can I Split My Business for VAT Purposes? A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction One of the most frequently asked questions from business owners is whether they can split their business to avoid VAT registration. The short answer […]
Are you happy with the profit you are making?
In this short video I talk about why we start a business for in the first place and how you can make small changes by […]
Managing your time better part 1
Learn about the 80/20 rule This is a guest blog from Stephen Edwards regarding time management. We promise you, this is worth a read! You […]
Cashflow challenges for tradesmen & construction sector businesses
The construction industry There are two main types within this, general builders and tradesmen and then there are more profession type workers such as surveyors […]
No longer just an accountant but your FINANCE FUNCTION
The world of business, bookkeeping, accounting and technology has changed dramatically in the last few years. The rate of change is set to carry on […]
Xero & Quickbooks
Xero and Quickbooks online are the most popular online bookkeeping packages, but which one should you choose.
5 massive end of year tax planning tips!
In this short video we share 5 massive tax tips that anyone can follow. The first one is for businesses but the rest is relevant […]
New level of bookkeeping service
We are taking our bookkeeping services for our client base to a whole new level. It’s not really comparable to what we ‘had to do’ […]
To Summarise...
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