Business plans provide goals to work towards, help identify potential problems, give insight into competitors, and highlight potential opportunities. A great business plan should include a concept, strategy, executive summary, market analysis, competitor analysis, the company’s financials and a clear … Continue reading →

Small business owners need to take measures to avoid costly mistakes when it comes to calculating, reporting and paying Value Added Tax (VAT). The best way to prevent errors and stay on the right side of HM Revenue & Customs … Continue reading →

The message from the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, in the days before he rose to the despatch box in the House of Commons to deliver the Autumn Statement was clear; he would be outlining billions of pounds of tax rises and … Continue reading →

Investing in property can still provide a strong return, but it needs careful planning to achieve the best outcomes. Just buying new properties without a clear strategy would be risky. While it is true that rates of interest continue to … Continue reading →

If you are an owner of a limited company, taking money out of your business using dividends is a mainstay of effective tax planning, thanks to an additional £2,000 annual allowance and lower rates than apply when taking money in … Continue reading →