Most of us have heard the frightening statistics that half of new businesses fail within three years of opening.
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Government borrowing at record high – how will your business be affected?
Anyone even tangentially involved in UK economics will have noticed that the future is not looking bright. Continue reading
Saving your money and the planet – How businesses can handle environmental taxes
In addition to rising operating costs and economic uncertainty, many businesses are finding themselves at risk of losing out due to environmental taxes.
How Dumbarton FC beat the drop – and what SMEs can learn from their business revival
More often than not, football clubs are seen as a billionaire’s plaything, where lavish amounts of money are spent at the drop of a hat on somebody to kick a ball about. Continue reading
Are rising employee expenses killing the job market?
The job market in the UK is facing an unprecedented crisis, and there are signs that it may get worse.
Defeating fiscal drag with smarter financial forecasting
As all eyes watch the rate of inflation for the impact that it will have on a tumultuous economy, there is another reason to be concerned by the steady increase.
Who is left holding the bill for the 2025 Spending Review?
Announced on 11 June 2025, the Spending Review is set to increase day-to-day spending from £517.5 billion in 2025/26 to £583.9 billion in 2028/29 and investment spending from £131.3 billion in 2025/26 to £151.9 billion in 2029/30.
Maximising trading losses with Corporation Tax relief
Managing trading losses effectively can transform periods of difficulty into strategic opportunities, yet many businesses remain unclear about how to achieve the greatest benefit from Corporation Tax relief.
Could the new IHT rules damage your business’s value on paper?
The Government’s decision to halve Business Property Relief (BPR) and Agricultural Property Relief (APR) from April 2026 is already changing how family businesses and farms operate.
Do you need to report that loan? The £10,000 rule and P11D implications
Many businesses routinely offer financial support to their directors or employees in the form of loans.