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Enhanced DBS checks available to the self-employed, the Small and Mighty Enterprise Programme launches to SMEs, and WorkWell rolls out to support 250,000 workers

There’s lots to celebrate this week as self-employed workers are now able to apply for enhanced DBS checks rather than just basic, the Small and Mighty Enterprise Programme is launched to support SMEs, and workers on long-term sick leave could benefit from the WorkWell scheme. Self-employed workers able to apply for enhanced DBS checks From…Read More

Are your management skills effective? The consequences of NMW breaches and private sector pay growth slows to a five-year low

Today we explore whether your management skills are effective – and just what it takes to manage a small business.  There’s a warning for business owners as 500 employers are fined a total of £10.2million for failing to pay the correct National Minimum Wage rates, and bad news for private sector employees as pay growth…Read More

Our guide to choosing a Managed Service Provider, we provide some clarity on the Digital ID U-Turn, and a stark health and safety warning

In today’s blog post, we share guidance on how to choose an MSP to provide your IT support, give you some clarity regarding Labour’s recent u-turn on Digital ID, and highlight the dangerous risks of not following health and safety rules. Choosing an MSP: What Every Business Needs to Know Most smaller businesses use a…Read More

A Self-Assessment and Making Tax Digital Special

With the deadline for tax returns just a couple of weeks away, today we place a focus on supporting businesses in preparing for the Making Tax Digital campaign, and how to tackle a Self-Assessment if you’ve not had to submit one before. Getting Ready for Making Tax Digital With just 10 weeks or so to…Read More

Have you submitted your Self Assessment? And the date is set for the Spring Forecast

Today we are reminding our readers of the fast approaching deadline to submit Self Assessments – avoid submitting late in order to avoid a penalty.  Plus, the OBR is set to publish its Spring Forecast on 3rd March and the DWP has confirmed that all key auto-enrolment pension thresholds will remain unchanged for 2026/27. Self…Read More

Goal setting for 2026, and could AI be the next personal assistant?

For our first post of 2026, we help you plan your goals for yourself and your business.  Plus, the latest business news reveals the retailer Next had better Christmas sales than anticipated, and could AI soon be used as digital personal assistants or shopping agents? Starting 2026 with a Clear Plan for Your Business and…Read More

A round up of 2025

For our last blog post of 2025, we review the year and support you in planning ahead for 2026.  Wishing all of our readers and customers a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2026! Looking ahead to 2026: reflections for business owners With 2025 coming to a close, you may already be starting…Read More

Changes in Funding to Apprenticeships, paying your self-assessment tax bill monthly and is it worth using a password manager?

With the government reforming apprenticeships to supporting young people and SME owners, we take a look at how it could affect your business.  We also raise awareness of the option to pay your self-assessment tax bill in instalments and look into whether it’s worthwhile utilising a password management tool. Changes in Funding to Apprenticeships The…Read More

A deep dive into the 2025 Budget, digital assets become recognised property, and the ICO reports good progress on website cookie compliance

Budget 2025: What Businesses Can Take from the OBR’s Verdict on Growth The latest Budget was packed with policy announcements, but according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), these policies will not really change the UK’s growth outlook over the next five years. Compared with the forecast it prepared in March 2025, the OBR…Read More

A round up of the latest business news – are you up to date?

Today’s blog post contains a wide range of topics related to the latest business news – from dividend tax rates to a reminder of the upcoming self-assessment deadline – we’ve got it all covered! Dividend Tax Rates Rising in April 2026: What Does It Mean for Profit Extraction? The recent Budget confirmed that dividend tax…Read More

Autumn Budget 2025: What Does It Mean for Your Business?

After weeks of speculation about what Budget 2025 would contain, the Chancellor was unexpectedly upstaged when the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) accidentally published their report revealing key policy measures ahead of the official announcement. Although the report was quickly withdrawn, the information had already been picked up by media outlets and tax commentators. Ultimately,…Read More

Advice on choosing accounting software, online pricing is placed under the spotlight, and a warning for seasonal sellers

Today’s blog post gives small business owners advice on choosing an accounting system which fits their business needs, the CMA crack down on how retailers set online prices, and HMRC give a stark warning for Christmas seasonal sellers. Choosing the Right Accounting System for Your Business For many sole traders and small business owners, reviewing…Read More

The FSCS deposit protection limit rises to £120k, UK inflation slows, and details of the Renters’ Rights Act are shared

Good news for savers as the FSCS deposit protection limit is set to rise to £120,000 from December, the UK’s inflation rate slows slightly, and further details of the Renters’ Rights Act are shared FSCS Deposit Protection Limit to Rise to £120,000 from December The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has confirmed that the Financial Services…Read More

A Cyber Action toolkit for SMEs, the IPO raises fees by 25%, and professional drivers are authorised to use glucose monitoring technology

Today’s blog post places a spotlight on the NCSC’s brand new Cyber Action Toolkit which is free to small business owners, the IPO raises its fees for the first time in a number of years, and good news for diabetic professional drivers as they are now authorised to use glucose monitoring technology when at work.…Read More

UK unemployment rises, and HMRC support businesses moving over to the new Making Tax Digital app

Bad news for the economy as the UK unemployment rate rises to 5%, and HMRC continue their campaign to support businesses as they aim to Make Tax Digital. UK Unemployment Rises to 5% as Job Market Shows Signs of Strain The UK unemployment rate has risen to 5% in the three months to September, the…Read More