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30th July 2025

More Auto Enrolment Jargon That You Need To Know

Auto Enrolment Compliance Duties: Understanding Your Staging Date, Declaration of Compliance, and Penalties Meeting your auto enrolment compliance duties is essential to avoid costly penalties and keep your business running smoothly. This post breaks down key responsibilities: your staging date, the declaration of compliance, and the penalties for non-compliance. Let’s get started. Understanding Your Staging […]

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8th July 2025

Auto Enrolment Jargon That You Need To Know

Auto Enrolment Jargon You Need to Know Auto enrolment can feel overwhelming, especially when technical terms are thrown around without explanation. But understanding the categories of workers involved in auto enrolment is crucial for compliance and for supporting your team. Let’s break down the key definitions so you can stay ahead with confidence. Understanding Your […]

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3rd July 2025

Workplace Pensions – Are you implementing Auto-enrolment yet?

Back to Basics: What Is Auto Enrolment? Auto enrolment is a workplace pension initiative introduced by the UK government to ensure more people are saving for retirement. Under this legislation, UK employers must automatically enrol eligible employees into a pension scheme and make contributions on their behalf. This shift in responsibility—from the individual to the […]

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2nd July 2025

Your Guide to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

What is Making Tax Digital for Income Tax? Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is a new way the UK government is changing how self-employed people and landlords report their income. Instead of sending one big tax return once a year, you’ll keep digital records and send updates to HMRC every few months using […]

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19th December 2024

What to look for in a Good Accountant?

What to Look for in a Good Accountant: A Guide for Business Owners Working with the right accountant is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a business owner. Why? Because running a business is demanding—you’re juggling countless tasks with limited time. That’s why knowing what to look for in a good accountant […]

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18th March 2020

Employment Law Changes 2020

Employment Law Changes in 2020: What You Need to Know and Prepare For Employment law changes will take effect from April 2020. Now is the time to review and update your workplace policies and procedures to stay compliant and avoid penalties. Written Employment Contracts: What’s New in Employment Law Changes? The government’s Good Work Plan, […]

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11th February 2020

The Pitfalls of Hiring Staff

Avoid the Pitfalls of Hiring Staff: What Every Small Business Owner Should Know So, you’re thinking about hiring? That’s fantastic! Hiring your first employee shows how much your small business has grown. You might feel excited — and a little anxious. After all, your business is your baby, and you want to make sure it’s […]

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22nd January 2020

Tax Scams and What to Look Out For: Stay Safe from HMRC Fraud

Tax Scams and What to Look Out For – Stay Alert This Season It’s that time of year again — not just for tax returns, but also for tax scams. Scammers are especially active during filing season, trying to trick people into handing over money or sensitive personal details. According to HMRC, they received nearly […]

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19th December 2019

What You Need to Know About Filing a Self Assessment Tax Return

What You Need to Know About Filing a Self Assessment Tax Return Filing a Self Assessment Tax Return can feel overwhelming if you’ve never done it before — or even if you have. Whether you’re self-employed, earning rental income, or receiving dividends, it’s essential to understand when and why you’re required to file. In this […]

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