Practical advice on tax, strategy, growth, and everything in between — written by people who run businesses, not just advise on them.

HMRC's new R&D advance assurance pilot launched last month. For SMEs that have held back on claiming, it's the clearest route to filing with confidence.

SSP has been payable from day one since April 2026. Just over two months in, many employers still haven't updated their payroll, contracts, or absence policies. Here's what needs fixing.

BADR hit 18% in April. If an exit is on your radar — this year or further out — here's what the tax landscape looks like now and why early planning pays.
Dividend tax rates rose in April 2026. If you run a limited company, the way you pay yourself needs a fresh look. Here's what changed and what to do next.

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax starts today for self-employed people and landlords earning over £50,000. The new tax year also brings a raft of changes worth knowing about. Here's a clear-headed guide to both.

Most growing businesses think a CFO is a hire they'll make "when they're bigger". Here's why that thinking is costing them money right now.
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