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Inheritance Tax Threshold: Changes and Planning Strategies

The letter from HMRC nobody wants to receive. That’s how most of us view anything related to inheritance tax. I’ve seen grown adults go pale at the mere mention of it – and frankly, I don’t blame them. The labyrinthine rules, the constantly shifting thresholds, and that nagging feeling that the taxman is going to […]

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Cloud Accounting: Why London Businesses Are Making the Switch

The morning commute on the Northern Line. Rain that seems to fall sideways. That moment when your accountant sends over yet another folder of paperwork that needs signing before tomorrow. Some aspects of London business life seem impossibly stuck in the past. I was having coffee with a small business owner in Merton last week […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Modern Bookkeeping for UK Businesses

I once watched a brilliant entrepreneur—someone with an amazing product and infectious passion—go from celebrating a seemingly successful year to discovering they were £27,000 in the red. All because of messy bookkeeping. The look on her face still haunts me. Let’s be honest—nobody daydreams about bookkeeping. You probably didn’t start your business fantasising about reconciling […]

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Tackling Your Self Assessment Return: A No-Nonsense Guide

Let’s face it – self assessment return don’t exactly spark joy. They lurk in the back of your mind for months, then suddenly it’s January and you’re frantically hunting for receipts you swore you kept somewhere. I’ve been there, done that, and finally learned how to make the process less painful. Self assessment returns aren’t […]

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Inheritance Tax: What You Really Need to Know (2025 Guide)

Let’s face it – nobody enjoys thinking about death and taxes. Put them together and you’ve got inheritance tax – possibly the least popular dinner table conversation in Britain. Yet here you are, reading about it anyway. Smart move. I’ve spent years helping families navigate this particularly thorny patch of the tax landscape, and I […]

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Accountants Near Me: Red Flags to Watch out For

Finding the right accountant isn’t just about proximity—it’s about partnership. In the maze of London’s financial services landscape, the “accountants near me” search can yield hundreds of results, but which one deserves your trust? I’ve spent years navigating this terrain, and let me tell you—not all local accounting services are created equal. Some might even […]

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HMRC Tax Refund for SMEs: How to Recover Your Overpaid Tax

Introduction Let’s face it – tax isn’t exactly the most thrilling part of running a business. But what if I told you that your company might be sitting on money that rightfully belongs back in your pocket? Yes, you read that correctly, you may be eligible for an HMRC tax refund. Many small and medium-sized […]

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Accounting Practices That Masters Business Growth: UK Guide for SMEs

Introduction Running a business is like navigating a ship through constantly changing waters. While you focus on steering toward your destination, someone needs to keep track of the fuel, monitor the engine’s performance, and ensure you have enough supplies to complete the journey. That’s what good accounting practices do for your business—they provide the critical […]