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Top Ten Tips for staying cool at work

British Summertime is finally here!  Although it usually only lasts a couple of days and the rest is a wash out, the temperatures in our work places can soar.  Here are our top ten tips on how to…

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What is a P11D and do you need to complete one?

What is a P11D? The P11D form is a statutory form required to be filed with HMRC detailing benefits paid to their employees and the cash equivalents of those benefits. You will also need to file a P11D(b)…

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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…

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How to manage your email effectively

Ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of emails in your inbox?  You spend all day replying to them but still have more than when you started? That needs to stop. Now. A never-ending inbox of emails is the…

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Minimum Wage and Living Wage set to increase

What is the national minimum wage and national living wage? On 1st April 2018 both the National Minimum wage and National Living Wage are set to increase, including the largest increases in a decade for the rates that…

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What business mileage can you claim?

We are often asked by our clients what business mileage they can claim back, and what tax they will have to pay if they do. Below we break down the differences between business mileage and private mileage, and…

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How to make sure you find a good bookkeeper and make the most of them

How to make sure you find a good bookkeeper and make the most of them. We cannot over emphasise the importance of good bookkeeping to successful business, and yet so many owners pay little attention to it or…

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How can I attract, retain and motivate good staff?

We are often asked by businesses about what kind of perks or staff incentives they can offer their team to attract and retain the best people.  Many small and medium sized businesses feel they can’t compete with the…

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How cold can my office get before I can go home?

With winter in full swing and the accompanying cold weather with it, we have seen many people ask “how cold can my office get before I can go home?” Firstly, there is no specific law that outlines a…

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What does my tax code mean?

What exactly do all the numbers and letters in my tax code mean?  And what do I do if I think it’s wrong? HMRC generate your tax code based on the information that they hold on you, and…

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