In a significant move aimed at bolstering British businesses, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a comprehensive plan to ensure a level playing field in international trade. Announced during the IMF Spring Meetings in Washington D.C., the initiative seeks to address unfair trading practices and support domestic industries facing challenges from global competitors. Tackling Unfair Trade […]
Monthly Archives: April 2025
1. Determine If You Need to Follow Export Procedures Export procedures apply when you’re moving goods permanently from: England, Wales, or Scotland (Great Britain) to a country outside the UK Northern Ireland to a country outside the UK and the EU Different rules apply if you’re: Moving goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland Sending […]
I took someone out for a cuppa recently and snapped a picture of the receipt for my records. They asked what I was doing. I explained my business accounts are on Xero so naturally I snap pictures of my receipts to save time. This chap has been using Xero for many many years but had […]
In a significant move to bolster British businesses amidst evolving global trade dynamics, the UK government has unveiled a comprehensive support package aimed at enhancing financial backing and fostering growth across various sectors. Strengthening Financial Support for Exporters Central to this initiative is the expansion of UK Export Finance (UKEF) capabilities, with an additional £20 […]
It won’t come as a surprise at all to most of you that the mainstream press don’t always get things right. Landlords are seemingly gladly mis portrayed as evil capitalists that don’t care at all about their tenants. We are also lumped in with the “rich” when people shouting about “taxing more!” and rarely do […]
Housing shortages aren’t just causing issues in the UK. Most western countries are in the same boat. They are also trying solve it in different ways. They are even taking to repeating things that haven’t worked elsewhere. […]
Small changes can have a significant impact when it comes to business finances. This is particularly true when considering adjustments to pricing and cost control. In this article, we will illustrate how increasing sales prices by just 2% and reducing costs by 2% can create a considerable uplift in overall profitability. Starting Figures Consider a […]
s24, the restriction of finance charges, has been a big issue for landlords for coming up on ten years now. Stats show that a larger percentage of houses being sold at the moment are former rented homes so it could be argued that at last Osbornes original plan of ensuring more homes are own by […]
Most of you will know that sales of residential property need to be declared and tax paid in 60 days. There is however one handy exception! I first learnt of this two years ago via a pal but almost forgot about it until it came up just now with a client. Most of you will […]
With the rising cost of everyday essentials continuing to impact households and businesses alike, many clients have been asking us how they can better manage their money in the current climate. While no single solution fits everyone, there are several practical areas that can help ease the financial pressure. This blog sets out some straightforward […]