Author: Dev15

For many small businesses, employing the right people is essential to success. However, recent surveys suggest that rising employment costs are causing many business owners to rethink their recruitment plans. Higher National Insurance costs, increases in the National Living Wage and wider employment obligations have…

Late payment has long been one of the greatest challenges facing small businesses. Many profitable businesses experience unnecessary financial pressure simply because customers take longer than agreed to settle their invoices. When cash is tied up in unpaid debts, it becomes harder to pay suppliers,…

Before a property development even begins, significant costs are often incurred. Planning applications, architects' drawings, engineering reports, environmental surveys and legal advice can all generate substantial expenditure long before construction starts. HMRC has launched a consultation examining whether the current tax treatment of these pre-development…

1 August 2026 - Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 October 2025. 19 August 2026 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for the month ended 5 August 2026. (If you pay electronically, the due date is 22 August 2026.) 19…