Category Archive SME

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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Director’s loans – A missed tax planning opportunity?

May 28, 2024 Comments Off on Director’s loans – A missed tax planning opportunity? By Joshua Leigh & Co

A director’s loan is a form of profit extraction from your company, often used alongside salaries, dividends and expenses.  

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Ten top tips for boosting your budget

May 24, 2024 Comments Off on Ten top tips for boosting your budget By Joshua Leigh & Co

Effectively managing your budget is crucial for business success, especially in challenging economic times.

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Streamlining your payroll set-up with employment and tax records

May 21, 2024 Comments Off on Streamlining your payroll set-up with employment and tax records By Joshua Leigh & Co

When your business takes on a new employee, we know that you’re eager to get them settled into their role – but not before you’ve completed the right checks and set them up in your payroll system!

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