21 January, 2025 7 min read How the Fair Payment Code encourages businesses to pay suppliers on time Learn about the UK's new Fair Payment Code, how it can help to ease cash flow challenges and boost efficiencies for SMEs...
20 January, 2025 6 min read How the Apprenticeship Levy is changing in 2025 Discover how the Apprenticeship Levy is evolving into the Growth and Skills Levy in 2025. Learn about changes that will ...
17 January, 2025 7 min read Employers’ National Insurance: How 2025 rise will affect businesses and what do to now Rising employers' National Insurance will make 2025 a tough year for many SMEs. Here are some ideas for offsetting highe...
16 January, 2025 6 min read Gross profit and net profit: What’s the difference? Learn all about gross profit and net profit, the differences between them and how to calculate them for your business.
16 January, 2025 12 min read Tax year dates and deadlines UK 2025 All the key tax year dates and deadlines you should know in the UK, including what to do if you can’t pay, or if you mis...
14 January, 2025 6 min read How Employment Allowance changes will impact small businesses in 2025 Find out how your business can reduce its employer National Insurance contributions in 2025 with the help of the Employm...
11 December, 2024 7 min read What is payment on account and how do I pay it? Payment on account for Self Assessment can be confusing. In this article, we break it down so you can make tax payments ...
2 December, 2024 10 min read Cash flow forecasting: How to get it right for your business in 2025 Accurate cash flow forecasting is the life blood of every business. Read our guide and download your free cash flow fore...
22 November, 2024 14 min read Invoice payment terms explained: How to get paid faster and avoid delays Learn how to use invoice payment terms to get paid faster and avoid delays. Discover common examples and tips.
22 November, 2024 10 min read How generative AI trained in finance and accounting gives you a strategic edge With ChatGPT and generative artificial intelligence, the pace of progress with AI in finance has been remarkable.
19 November, 2024 6 min read What are business credit lines and how to apply for one Short-term financing can have long-term business benefits. It pays to know the difference between business credit lines ...
31 October, 2024 6 min read How to make an invoice template Google Docs An easy guide for how to create an invoice template in Google docs. Follow this step-by-step guide and you can't go wrong!
7 October, 2024 8 min read Tech can turbocharge your financial statements for business growth Financial statements are the building blocks of any well-run company. Here's how they can help you to manage and grow yo...
1 October, 2024 6 min read What is capital employed and how is it calculated? Understanding capital employed can improve profitability, efficiency, and longevity—a trio of benefits your small busine...
1 October, 2024 6 min read What is financial reporting? Want to find out more about financial reporting? Get all the information you need in our handy guide, including best pra...
1 October, 2024 7 min read A guide to understanding depreciation Want to lower your tax bill? Boost your bottom line? Or increase the value of your business? Consider depreciation.
23 September, 2024 7 min read Basis points (BPS) explained: A quick guide for small businesses Find out everything you need to know about basis points, and how they can help you make informed financial decisions for...
23 September, 2024 6 min read What is comparative advantage and how does it help small business owners? Comparative advantage can help your small business get ahead — not by being the best, but by knowing what it does best.
6 September, 2024 6 min read What are fixed costs? Learn what fixed costs are and how they impact your small business. Discover practical tips to improve budgeting, and en...
6 September, 2024 6 min read Allocation of Tips Act—What UK businesses need to know Find out everything your business is affected by the Allocation of Tips Act and how to follow the Code of Practice guida...
5 September, 2024 5 min read What is the margin of safety and how do you calculate it? Knowing the formula for margin of safety helps you measure how much sales can fall before your business becomes unprofit...
29 August, 2024 6 min read What is a credit default swap and why is it used? Like an insurance policy, a credit default swap can guard against life's uncertainties—with minimal cash needed upfront.
28 August, 2024 7 min read The formula for operating profit Learn how to understand, calculate, and improve your business's financial health with this simple formula for operating ...
20 August, 2024 6 min read What is the gearing ratio? Discover how the gearing ratio affects the ability of your small business to secure funding, investment and manage debt.
