Category Archive Business Blog

Over 100,000 jobs lost – The cost of rising National Insurance on employers

June 12, 2025 Comments Off on Over 100,000 jobs lost – The cost of rising National Insurance on employers By Joshua Leigh & Co

The release of the latest employment data should serve as a wake-up call for business owners.

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Are rising tax arrears putting your business at risk?

May 29, 2025 Comments Off on Are rising tax arrears putting your business at risk? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Businesses in the UK are facing increasing financial strain, with new data from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) showing that tax arrears have hit £28 billion per month on average across the first quarter of 2025.

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Potential tax increases and their impact on businesses

July 10, 2024 Comments Off on Potential tax increases and their impact on businesses By Joshua Leigh & Co

In recent reports, former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair has forecasted potential tax increases that could have an impact on businesses across the UK.

The Tony Blair Institute’s chief economist predicts taxes may need to rise by 1.9 percentage points of GDP by the end of this Parliament to stabilise debt, potentially equating to over £50 billion.

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I’ve taken over the family business and our accounting needs modernising – how do I achieve this?

July 3, 2024 Comments Off on I’ve taken over the family business and our accounting needs modernising – how do I achieve this? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Taking the helm of the family business is an exciting time and an opportunity for you to put your stamp on its operations and future direction.  

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Strike the right balance between AI and human efforts

July 2, 2024 Comments Off on Strike the right balance between AI and human efforts By Joshua Leigh & Co

We can all agree that with the advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) – whether we want it to or not – traditional business practices are rapidly evolving.

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Are you planning a rebrand for your business? Here are some financial factors to consider

June 27, 2024 Comments Off on Are you planning a rebrand for your business? Here are some financial factors to consider By Joshua Leigh & Co

Rebranding isn’t just about designing a creative new logo or catchy tagline—it’s about capturing the essence of your company’s identity, core values, and reputation.

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Five key financial metrics your business should be tracking for financial health

June 26, 2024 Comments Off on Five key financial metrics your business should be tracking for financial health By Joshua Leigh & Co

When you set up your business, it’s important that you recognise the value of data, particularly financial data.

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Incentivising sustainable business practices for SMEs

June 17, 2024 Comments Off on Incentivising sustainable business practices for SMEs By Joshua Leigh & Co

It’s Clean Air Day this week, so the focus of the business community is on adopting green practices to become more sustainable – but cost is always a concern.  

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Starting a new business? What you need to know

June 11, 2024 Comments Off on Starting a new business? What you need to know By Joshua Leigh & Co

If you’re preparing to start your new venture, there are steps you need to take to make your launch as smooth as possible and comply with commercial law.  

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Getting ready for your financial audit

June 6, 2024 Comments Off on Getting ready for your financial audit By Joshua Leigh & Co

Facing your first financial audit can be intimidating, yet it is an essential task for many businesses.

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