For many small business owners, the focus is on day-to-day operations. However, building long-term value is just as important, whether your aim is to sell in the future, attract investors, or secure

Many business gifts and hospitality costs are not tax-deductible under current rules. Entertainment expenses including providing hospitality and business gifts are common, but the taxation of these

Running more than one self-employed business? HMRC will not always treat them as separate. Whether they are taxed as one combined trade or multiple depends on how your activities relate to each other.

Flexible planning is essential for adapting to uncertainty, responding to challenges, and seizing new opportunities. The world is unpredictable, and rigid plans can quickly become outdated. Whether in

The Online Accounts and Company Tax Return (CATO) service is scheduled to close on 31 March 2026. ​ This service has enabled businesses to file their company accounts and tax returns simultaneously

Not sure if your hobby is actually a taxable trade? HMRC uses ‘badges of trade’ to assess whether an activity is a business. Factors like profit motive, transaction frequency, and asset changes help

The 2023 Revaluation updates business property rateable values, based on April 2021 valuations. While challenges are open until March 2026, beware of false claims about earlier deadlines and

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated its new digital markets competition regime, effective from January 1, 2025, following the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers

The average number of touchpoints needed to secure a sale, or appointment generally falls between 7 and 12. However, this varies by industry, target audience, and product or service type. Here’s why

The Chancellor’s Spring Statement, scheduled for 26 March 2025, is expected to focus on navigating the challenges of public finances, economic growth, and household pressures. Economic Context The