Financial Strategies

Financial Strategies

Balancing Cash & Digital Payments – Accounting & Hospitality

If your hospitality business uses a lot of cash – ask yourself a question. Do you know that every penny is accounted for?

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Care Homes: Auditors should encourage financial automation

A care home business audit is a high-risk, complex process. Automation can make this far more manageable and efficient for both parties.

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Digital Accounting and Automation for Private Care Home Businesses

Digital accounting can make your care home business more efficient as operating and staffing costs rise.

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HMRC and corporate taxes for UK subsidiaries

Here's what you need to know about the UK corporate tax system when setting up business in the UK as an overseas company.

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Setting up a UK branch or subsidiary of an overseas business

The UK offers rich opportunities for expanding businesses, with affluent consumers, skilled workforce and range of double taxation treaties.

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Rent a Room Relief – How it works

Rent a room relief enables you to earn up to £7,500 tax free each year from renting a room in your property. Here's how it works.

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Financial Controller vs Finance Director – Roles, Skills & Focus

The Financial Controller is an operational role, while the Finance Director is more strategic. Here are the other key differences.

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Audit Readiness – Automation, Clarity & Efficiency

Being audit ready involves accurate and accessible financial records and processes that comply with UK regulations.

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Company Cars vs Car Allowances – Tax, Fuel & more

This blog will outline the key differences between company cars and car allowances, including pros and cons and tax rules.

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Benefits in Kind (BIKs) for SMEs – Taxes and New Rules

BIKs are designed to provide an enhanced compensation package, going beyond basic salary and making a difference in their lives.

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Salary Sacrifice - How can it save your business and employees money?

Salary Sacrifice is an agreement made between a business and an employee to give up a portion of their salary in exchange for a non-cash ben

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Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent or Sage – Which is right for your business?

The right software is a powerful tool for managing your finances, ensuring compliance, and making informed business decisions.

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Changes to the high-income Child Benefit Charge

Learn what the upcoming child benefit charge changes mean for you and your child benefit entitlement from April 2025 onwards.

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Outsourced FD vs "Fractional CFO": What’s the Difference?

These roles involve tailored financial support to businesses without a full in-house finance function, but they are actually quite similar.

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What is a Financial Controller (FC) and why does your business need one?

A Financial Controller plays a vital role in financial health and efficiency but also keeping your business out of regulatory hot water.

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What is an Outsourced FD? (And does your business need one?)

An FD is a key role in a growing business, but it may not be appropriate for all companies. This is where outsourcing is a valuable option.

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What is Digital Accounting and how does it work?

Digital Accounting takes traditional accounting practices and harnesses the latest technologies to make things faster and more precise.

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What Are The Benefits Of A Holding Company?

Find out what a holding company is, the advantages of setting one up along with some potential disadvantages.

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Optimising Tax Efficiency: Salary Strategies for Directors in 2024-2025

It's important to align your salary strategy with your broader financial goals. Learn how to optimise your finances here!

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6 Essential Questions to Ask When Hiring an Accountant for Your Business

Finding the right accountant to manage your finances is key to success! Click to read so you know what to ask when searching.

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Tax Benefits of Employing Family Members Through a Limited Company

If your partner or children are legally eligible to work, this strategy can offer substantial advantages for your business!

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The Business Owners Guide To Electric Cars

Find out how navigating the transition to electric vehicles and how to optimise it!

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Strategies to Boost Employee Morale Without Tax Implications

For this blog, we're shining the spotlight to employees and exploring avenues to provide meaningful rewards that don't add extra tax weight.

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Leasing Electric Cars Through Your Limited Company

Electric vehicles (EVs) have surged in popularity, driven not only by environmental consciousness but also by financial incentives.

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Maximising Tax Efficiency: Varying Your Income for Better Returns

When it comes to managing your income, understanding the potential tax benefits can significantly impact your overall net cash in hand.

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Maximising Earnings: Salary vs. Dividends for £150k Income

In our ongoing series exploring various income levels, we've already delved into the financial strategies for those earning £50k and £100k.

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Tax Implications of Earning Over £100k

Earning over £100,000 is all well and good, but it also triggers specific tax implications that can significantly impact your income.

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