Category Archive SME

Paper VAT registration to be abolished in latest digital move

October 18, 2023 Comments Off on Paper VAT registration to be abolished in latest digital move By Joshua Leigh & Co

In the latest move in their Making Tax Digital (MTD) campaign, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is removing paper VAT registration from 13 November 2023.

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What business owners need to know about meeting PAYE deadlines

October 17, 2023 Comments Off on What business owners need to know about meeting PAYE deadlines By Joshua Leigh & Co

Among the long list of financial responsibilities that you must handle as a business owner is ensuring PAYE is made on time. In October 2023, the electronic payment deadline for your PAYE tax bill falls on Sunday, 22 October. To meet this deadline, your cleared funds must be in HM Revenue & Custom’s (HMRC’s) account by 20 October 2023, unless you opt for a Faster Payment. 

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Could you afford a financial data GDPR breach?

October 12, 2023 Comments Off on Could you afford a financial data GDPR breach? By Joshua Leigh & Co

In today’s digital age, data protection has become a paramount concern for businesses of all sizes.

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How management accounts can help your business

October 11, 2023 Comments Off on How management accounts can help your business By Joshua Leigh & Co

Management accounts are vital in keeping on top of your business’s performance. But what are they, and how do they work?

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The crucial role of sales forecasting

October 5, 2023 Comments Off on The crucial role of sales forecasting By Joshua Leigh & Co

As an owner of a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), juggling numerous responsibilities comes with the territory. Overseeing operations and growing your client base are vital tasks, but the key role of sales forecasting can sometimes be overlooked.

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How the National Living Wage increase could affect businesses

October 4, 2023 Comments Off on How the National Living Wage increase could affect businesses By Joshua Leigh & Co

At the latest Conservative Party conference, it was confirmed that the National Living Wage will be officially rising to £11 an hour for those over the age of 23, starting from April 2024.

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How could new “open banking enhancements” benefit your business?

September 28, 2023 Comments Off on How could new “open banking enhancements” benefit your business? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Your business could benefit from a new scheme being run by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

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Tax reliefs business owners can claim amidst record Corporation Tax payments

September 27, 2023 Comments Off on Tax reliefs business owners can claim amidst record Corporation Tax payments By Joshua Leigh & Co

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) recently reported a record-breaking increase in Corporation Tax receipts for the 2022/23 tax year.

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Five strategies for leveraging financial forecasting

September 20, 2023 Comments Off on Five strategies for leveraging financial forecasting By Joshua Leigh & Co

In the dynamic world of business, financial foresight is not just a luxury; it’s an essential ingredient for success.

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Three steps to simplify your accounting

September 14, 2023 Comments Off on Three steps to simplify your accounting By Joshua Leigh & Co

Accounting doesn’t have to be a time-consuming and complicated task.

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