Category Archive SME

Is it time to scale up your start-up?

May 2, 2024 Comments Off on Is it time to scale up your start-up? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Scaling your start-up is a crucial decision for business owners, as it can directly impact the business’s long-term success.

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The most common VAT filing mistakes – and why MTD is the solution!

April 30, 2024 Comments Off on The most common VAT filing mistakes – and why MTD is the solution! By Joshua Leigh & Co

If your business has a turnover of £90,000 or more and sells products or services subject to VAT, then you must register to pay it and file a return to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) – at least once every three months.

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How your business can benefit from using Management Accounts

April 25, 2024 Comments Off on How your business can benefit from using Management Accounts By Joshua Leigh & Co

Management Accounts consist of regularly updated reports for both internal managers and external stakeholders or investors.

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Ahead of the 6 July deadline, remember that P11D rules are changing

April 23, 2024 Comments Off on Ahead of the 6 July deadline, remember that P11D rules are changing By Joshua Leigh & Co

If you choose to offer certain benefits to your employees, then you may incur additional Class 1 National Insurance (NI) liabilities which must be reported to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

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Why are business plans so important?

April 18, 2024 Comments Off on Why are business plans so important? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Many believe that business plans are only necessary for start-ups and new enterprises.

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The seven steps to a successful business plan

March 21, 2024 Comments Off on The seven steps to a successful business plan By Joshua Leigh & Co

Writing a business plan should be one of your first steps when starting your business. If you have a business without a plan, it’s not too late to make one!

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Why do SMEs need an accountant?

March 8, 2024 Comments Off on Why do SMEs need an accountant? By Joshua Leigh & Co

If you are an owner of a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), it is essential to consider the benefits of having a professional accountant.

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Attention UK Taxpayers – do you understand the 500T tax code?

January 31, 2024 Comments Off on Attention UK Taxpayers – do you understand the 500T tax code? By Joshua Leigh & Co

The 500T tax code in the UK is a temporary, non-cumulative code used by HMRC when they lack information.

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Debt management strategies for SME business owners

January 23, 2024 Comments Off on Debt management strategies for SME business owners By Joshua Leigh & Co

Although it can have negative connotations, debt is inevitable for most businesses.

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What SMEs can do in the event of a recession

January 4, 2024 Comments Off on What SMEs can do in the event of a recession By Joshua Leigh & Co

While the end of 2023 saw inflation slow down, experts have warned that the chances of a recession in the coming months are more likely.

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