Having worked with businesses preparing for sale, we have seen how financial stability shapes both buyer interest and valuation. Hari breaks down what serious buyers look for before making an offer.
Expert Opinion
What should your finance team be doing to prepare for the changes to FRS102?
Ryan recommends taking time to understand the potential impact to your financial accounting processes ahead of the changes.
Top Mortgage Tips for the Self-Employed
Our guest author, Joe Stallard of HHH Mortgages, provides his top tips to guide self-employed individuals to get mortgage-ready.
Why does the £10,000 threshold matter for a Director’s Loan?
Rob explains what a Director’s loan is and why the £10,000 threshold matters in relation to paying tax and reporting it on your P11D
Changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief explained
The changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief will have significant impact on farmers and business owners that may previously had no Inheritance Tax (IHT) liability.
Salary Exchange schemes explained with benefits to employee and employers
Maryann explains Salary Exchange schemes, commonly known as Salary Sacrifice, outlining the benefits for both employee and employer and highlighting areas to consider.
With so many benefits what is holding you and your business back?
Nikki shares her top 8 reasons why moving to Xero will benefit your business explaining why it is often the first choice for our clients.
Upcoming Self Assessment Criteria Changes
Rachel explains the thresholds at which income needs to be reported through a Self Assessment Tax Return will be changed to £3,000
Changes to FRS102 coming into effect next year
Tom explains the significant changes which become effective for periods beginning on or after the 1 January 2026.
What is the best software for Making Tax Digital?
We recommend businesses use accounting software such as Xero for many reasons including it’s compliance with HRMC’s Making Tax Digital regulations.
Payrolling benefits in kind to become mandatory
Maryann explains payrolling benefits in kind and that from 6 April 2026 it will become mandatory for all employers.
Making time for you, will make time in your business
Finding hidden performance and profitability improvements in the business are often key to achieving personal goals, but how do you achieve this whilst running a successful business?
Ever-changing business landscape, if only we had a sat nav to help us with the navigation.
The business landscape continually changes, keeping even the most experienced of us on our toes. With so many internal and external factors, it can be difficult to prioritise.
Changes to company size thresholds – what it means for your business
New thresholds for company size classifications have taken effect for financial years starting on or after 6 April 2025, meaning more small and medium-sized businesses can benefit from simpler reporting rules.
Is your business structure set up optimally?
James gives examples of the kinds of restructure that we help clients with, explaining why you should not wait until you are looking to exit before considering your options.
In Focus Magazine Issue 29 Out Now
In issue 29 our experts explain upcoming changes in tax, payroll and accounting and show the benefits of having a business mentor among other things
Patent Box – Relief for protecting your IP
With Corporation Tax now at 25%, this relief is now more popular than ever, but how does it work and does it make the costs of obtaining patents worthwhile?
Changes to the Employers NI contributions and thresholds
With the major change to the Employers NI contributions and thresholds which has taken effect this month, here’s what you need to know and who is eligible to claim employment allowance.
Name your dealbreakers. We’ll broker the deal.
When it comes to selling your business – a milestone you’ve poured years of effort into – getting the right guidance can be the difference between simply closing a deal and truly maximising value explains Ollie.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – Important Self Assessment changes
Rachel explains how those impacted will need to comply with new regulations, including keeping digital records and submitting quarterly updates to HMRC