Category Archive SME

How Dumbarton FC beat the drop – and what SMEs can learn from their business revival

July 9, 2025 Comments Off on How Dumbarton FC beat the drop – and what SMEs can learn from their business revival By Joshua Leigh & Co

More often than not, football clubs are seen as a billionaire’s plaything, where lavish amounts of money are spent at the drop of a hat on somebody to kick a ball about.

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Important updates to Making Tax Digital and late payment rates you might have missed in the Spring Statement

March 27, 2025 Comments Off on Important updates to Making Tax Digital and late payment rates you might have missed in the Spring Statement By Joshua Leigh & Co

This week’s Spring Statement brought two announcements that will matter to anyone running their own business or earning income from property.  

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The tax traps of director’s loans – How to avoid unnecessary charges

March 12, 2025 Comments Off on The tax traps of director’s loans – How to avoid unnecessary charges By Joshua Leigh & Co

Director’s loans can be a useful way to access company funds, but if not managed properly, they can lead to unexpected tax liabilities.  

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Lessons from Gareth Southgate – Leadership insights for business owners 

July 18, 2024 Comments Off on Lessons from Gareth Southgate – Leadership insights for business owners  By Joshua Leigh & Co

The recent resignation of Gareth Southgate as England manager, after an impressive eight-year tenure, marks the end of an era.  

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Understanding the new process for PAYE refunds

July 16, 2024 Comments Off on Understanding the new process for PAYE refunds By Joshua Leigh & Co

The recent announcement by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has introduced a change in the way PAYE refunds are processed.  

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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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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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Support your team on and off the clock with childcare reforms

June 20, 2024 Comments Off on Support your team on and off the clock with childcare reforms By Joshua Leigh & Co

As an employer, it’s crucial to support your team not only during working hours but also in their personal lives.

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Thinking of investing in electric cars for your business? – Here’s what you need to know

June 18, 2024 Comments Off on Thinking of investing in electric cars for your business? – Here’s what you need to know By Joshua Leigh & Co

The number of electric cars on our roads is rising rapidly. In 2023 alone, the number of new electric vehicles rose by 18 per cent and there are now some, 1.1 million fully electric cars on UK roads, according to official figures from April 2024.

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Are you optimising profit extraction from your business?

May 29, 2024 Comments Off on Are you optimising profit extraction from your business? By Joshua Leigh & Co

If you’re a business owner of a limited company, it’s important that you know how to make the most of your after-tax profit to support your personal financial health – known as profit extraction.

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