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Gravitate reaches Xero Platinum Partner Status

We are proud to officially become a Xero Platinum Partner; the highest recognition within Xero’s user-base.

Mike Crocker
September 2, 2025
2 minutes

Autumn 2025 Budget Predictions: Where Could the Axe Fall?

The Autumn Budget approaches. With public services under massive pressure, another round of significant fiscal measures looks likely.

Luke James
August 8, 2025
4 minutes

HMRC Transformation Roadmap – What does it mean for you?

HMRC have just unveiled their new “Transformation Roadmap”, which sets out some major plans for the next five years and beyond.

Sam Newton
July 22, 2025
4 minutes

Revenue and profit figures to be publicly visible + More big changes

The government has announced a major change to the way UK businesses must file their accounts with Companies House.

Jonathan Carr
July 2, 2025
4 minutes

Mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind (BIKs) – Delayed until 2027

HMRC plans to mandate the payrolling of most Benefits in Kind (BIKs), which is a dramatic shift from the current system.

Jonathan Carr
June 13, 2025
3 minutes

Government Skills reforms may lock out older apprentices and professional industries

The government’s radical overhaul of apprenticeship funding may have serious unintended consequences.

Mike Crocker
June 10, 2025
4 minutes

Companies House ID Verification - Company Directors, PSCs & ACSPs

From 8th April 2025, identification requirements will come into effect for company directors and persons with significant control (PSCs).

Becci Woolhouse
April 9, 2025
4 minutes

Spring Statement 2025 – What happened and who is affected?

If you have any questions regarding the 2025 Spring Statement, and how it may affect you and your business, please get in touch!

Sam Newton
March 27, 2025
6 minutes

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.

Tom Hasted
January 31, 2025
2 minutes

Autumn Budget 2024 - A Summary

Join Co-Founder Sam Newton as he shares his thoughts on this years Autumn Budget Statement.

Sam Newton
November 4, 2024
5 mins

3 Common Currency Challenges Faced by SME Owners

Find out how SME business owners can avoid these 3 common currency challenges!

Harry Mills
June 27, 2024
10 mins

Sheffield Businesses Boost Profits with Local Digitalisation Grants!

New grants available for Sheffield Businesses moving into the digital world!

Martin Dean FCCA
June 13, 2024
3 mins

2024 Spring Budget Statement Summary

Earlier today Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced this year’s Budget, take a read of our summary here.

Sam Newton
March 6, 2024
5 mins

Is my business ready for exit / sale? Do I need an exit strategy?

Selling a business is an exciting time, but it’s also one of the most complex and challenging processes that many small and medium-sized

February 6, 2023
5 mins

Making tax digital for income tax

If you’re an SME owner, you may have heard about Making Tax Digital (MTD) and wondered what it means for your business.

February 6, 2023
5 mins

Why is Sheffield being recognised as a top city to start a business?

Sheffield is one of the best places to start a business in the UK.

February 6, 2023
7 mins

What are the benefits of using Xero?

Running a business can be demanding, and keeping up with the finances is no exception.

February 6, 2023
3 mins

What are the benefits of running a limited company?

Are you looking to start your own business, but not sure which type of structure to choose?

February 6, 2023
3 mins

Find out how the Autumn Budget 2021 announces will impact your business

Last week, the Chancellor of the Exchequer – Rishi Sunak – announced a wave of tax reforms...

Zara Farr
January 11, 2022
8 mins

Your Guide To Tax In 2021-2022

The amount of tax your business has to pay will change year on year depending on the tax...

Zara Farr
January 11, 2022
7 mins

Chasing Bad Debt Costs UK Businesses Over £6 million every year

It feels like an inevitability of business that you’ll forever be chasing bad debtors. Either...

Zara Farr
January 11, 2022
7 mins

How To Set Your Business Goals

Many have taken the time during these difficult times to take stock of where they are and how they want to come out of this...

Sam Newton
January 10, 2022
5 mins

What are the benefits of a local accountant?

On this blog-piece, we discuss if it's best to use a local accountant or accountancy for your business.

Sam Newton
November 9, 2021
10 Minutes