Cheap and free staff benefits you can offer
With the job market tighter than it’s been in years, we often hear from businesses that they can’t attract or retain the top talent they want because they can’t afford to pay the big salaries or benefits. The…
How cold can it get before I can leave work?
Winter has finally arrived in the UK and we have seen many people ask “how cold can my office get before I can go home?” You may be disappointed to discover that there is no specific law that…
Autumn Statement 2022
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement didn’t have much good news for businesses but did reverse almost every previous policy announced by the previous Prime Minister and Chancellor. Many of the announcements affect us all, so below we have picked…
We are Certified Xero Advisors!
Once again, we have re-certified as Xero Advisors! Having first passed the tests a decade ago and continued to do so ever since, we have once again re-certified as Xero approved official Advisors. This means we are experts…
Business gifts for Christmas
Thinking of giving a business gift for Christmas? Make sure you know the tax implications before it ends up costing you more than you thought. Christmas is not that far away and you might be considering giving a…
Is the Christmas party tax allowable?
It may only be October, but many of us will have already booked our work Christmas parties and functions to celebrate. But what are the costs to your business of the Christmas party and what is tax allowable…
IR35: Are you employed or self-employed?
Are you employed or self-employed? And why does it even matter? Why should I be concerned about IR35? You should be concerned about IR35 because if HMRC take a different view to you on whether you are employed…
Does your business need a music licence?
Many people do not realise that even though they are not in the music or performance industries they still require a music licence for their business. The Performing Rights Society (PRS) ensures that writers, performers and producers of…
Working from home: Pros and cons
As the world begins to return to normal after nearly two years of lockdown, many businesses are faced with the choice of having staff return to the office and factory floor or to continue from working from home,…
Inflation proof your business
The rising rates of inflation have been in the news a lot lately. You can read our blog here on exactly what inflation is and whether it’s good or bad for you, but this blog deals with how…