Most Common Tax Mistakes Made by Bristol Businesses
2nd April 2026 Most Common Tax Mistakes Made by Bristol Businesses Filing your tax return can be one of the most stressful parts of running your business. If you’re a sole trader, limited company based in Bristol, making even the smallest error on your tax return can lead to costly penalties, possibly causing HMRC investigations…
Read MoreWhat is the National Living Wage from April 2026?
1st April 2026 What is the National Living Wage from April 2026? Millions of workers in the UK will receive another increase to their payslip from April 2026 as the government continues its efforts to support lower-paid workers amidst the cost-of-living crisis. So let’s take a look at what exactly is changing and why. We’ll…
Read MorePartnership Vs Limited Company: What’s Right for Your Business?
10th March 2026 Partnership Vs Limited Company: What’s Right for Your Business? Whether you’re thinking about starting your first business or taking the next steps with your current one, choosing the right business structure is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. In the UK, partnerships and limited companies are two of the most…
Read MoreHow To Check if a Company is VAT Registered
27th February 2026 How To Check if a Company is VAT Registered Whether you’re onboarding a new supplier, conducting due diligence on a partner, or just want to ensure everything is correct before making a big payment, it helps to know how to see if company is VAT registered. In the UK, only VAT registered…
Read MoreWhat Does a Bookkeeper Do?
22nd February 2026 What Does a Bookkeeper Do? If you own a business, chances are you hear the words ‘bookkeeping’ and ‘bookkeeper’ thrown around quite a lot. Bookkeeping is generally used interchangeably with accounting in general, but what do bookkeepers actually do, and why is bookkeeping important? In this guide we will explain what is…
Read MoreTax Codes Explained: Why Yours Might Be Wrong (And How To Fix It)
11th February 2026 Tax Codes Explained: Why Yours Might Be Wrong (And How To Fix It) Understanding your tax code might not be the most exciting part of managing your finances, but it’s one of the most important. Your tax code affects how much income tax you pay through PAYE, and if it’s incorrect, you…
Read MoreHow To Switch Accountants in Bristol
11th February 2026 How To Switch Accountants in Bristol Finding the right accountant for your business is a crucial decision, however many people stay with the same accountants even when the relationship no longer works for them. If any of the following apply to you, it might be time to think about switching your accountants…
Read MoreVAT Accounting for Small Businesses
11th February 2026 VAT Accounting for Small Businesses VAT accounting is one of the most significant, and often one of the most confusing tasks small businesses face in the UK. If you’re preparing to register for VAT for the first time or you’re closing in on the VAT threshold, it pays to understand how VAT…
Read MoreWhat Happens If You Miss The Self Assessment Deadline?
11th February 2026 What Happen If You Miss The Self Assessment Deadline? What If I Missed My Self Assessment Deadline? If you’ve missed the self assessment deadline, you might not know what to expect. Although many people fear the worst when they file their tax return late, it’s rarely as bad as they imagine. HMRC…
Read MoreAmazon Web Services Disrupts Vital Online Services
11th February 2026 Amazon Web Services Disrupt Vital Online Services A widespread disruption at Amazon Web Services has caused major outages across several key online platforms and digital services today. The outage has affected banking systems, government portals including HMRC online services, healthcare platforms, and popular consumer apps, leaving users unable to access essential services.…
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