Category Archive SME

Adapting your business plan for the summer

July 19, 2023 Comments Off on Adapting your business plan for the summer By Joshua Leigh & Co

With the summer holidays nearly here, small businesses, especially in the hospitality industry, face a distinct set of challenges.

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How businesses can tackle late payments while preserving business relationships

July 18, 2023 Comments Off on How businesses can tackle late payments while preserving business relationships By Joshua Leigh & Co

There can be nothing more frustrating for business owners than waiting on payments from clients.

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An overview of the Construction Industry Scheme and what it means for your business

July 4, 2023 Comments Off on An overview of the Construction Industry Scheme and what it means for your business By Joshua Leigh & Co

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a Government initiative that allows contractors in the construction industry to deduct money from a subcontractor’s payments and pass it on to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).  

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Understanding salary and dividend payments for business owners and directors

June 29, 2023 Comments Off on Understanding salary and dividend payments for business owners and directors By Joshua Leigh & Co

As an owner or director, it may be possible for you to pay less tax on your income from your company through dividends.  

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Understanding and navigating job expenses

June 28, 2023 Comments Off on Understanding and navigating job expenses By Joshua Leigh & Co

Navigating job expenses can seem daunting at first glance. There are a plethora of rules and regulations that can leave employees feeling overwhelmed.

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Managing an Overdrawn Director’s Loan Account

June 27, 2023 Comments Off on Managing an Overdrawn Director’s Loan Account By Joshua Leigh & Co

Are you a company director contemplating a loan from your own business? If yes, it’s crucial to understand the workings behind the Director’s Loan Account (DLA) and the implications of an overdrawn director’s loan account (ODLA). 

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How to spot the early signs that your business may be facing financial difficulty

June 20, 2023 Comments Off on How to spot the early signs that your business may be facing financial difficulty By Joshua Leigh & Co

Many businesses across the UK have been financially affected by the cost-of-living crisis and the rise in inflation and have also suffered from the fallout of Covid-19 loan schemes and companies’ failure to make repayments.  

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New HMRC service allows businesses to set up online payment plans for VAT owed

June 13, 2023 Comments Off on New HMRC service allows businesses to set up online payment plans for VAT owed By Joshua Leigh & Co

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have recently confirmed that businesses that owe less than VAT £20,000 can now set up a payment plan online. 

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What are the different types of car financing?

June 7, 2023 Comments Off on What are the different types of car financing? By Joshua Leigh & Co

A range of car financing options are available for individual buyers and businesses alike.

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Corporation Tax: Upcoming filing deadlines and reminder about recent amendments

June 6, 2023 Comments Off on Corporation Tax: Upcoming filing deadlines and reminder about recent amendments By Joshua Leigh & Co

Recent changes HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) made to the rate of Corporation Tax mainly affected larger businesses in the UK. 

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