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Revenue Is Up. So Why Is Your Business Harder to Run?
Revenue is up, the team is bigger and the diary is full. So why does the business feel harder to run? Here are five warning signs that growth may be exposing pressure in Business, Structure or Money.
England Went Down to 10 Men. What Happens When Your Business Loses a Key Player?
England played more than 40 minutes with ten men against Mexico and still reached the World Cup quarter-finals. It raises a useful question for business owners: what stops when one of your key people is suddenly unavailable?
Are Your Numbers Helping You Decide, or Just Reporting the Past?
A lot of business owners receive figures every month and still do not feel in control. Better financial visibility is not just about having numbers. It is about using them to make clearer decisions, plan with more confidence, and run the business with less pressure.
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Companies House Is Changing How You File Accounts. Are You Ready for April 2028?
Companies House is changing how annual accounts will be filed from 1 April 2028. For many companies, this will affect what they file, how they file it, and how prepared they need to be well before the deadline arrives.
Are You Serving the Right Customers, or Just Staying a Busy Fool?
A busy business is not always a healthy one. The wrong customers, the wrong work, or the wrong service mix can quietly reduce margins, drain capacity, and make growth feel heavier than it should.
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Hot News for Business Owners: HMRC mileage rate rises to 55p, worth up to £1,000 a year
HMRC has increased the approved mileage rate for cars and vans from 45p to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles from 6 April 2026. For many businesses, that makes this a good time to review mileage claims, reimbursement processes, and payroll treatment.
Why Strong Financial Foundations Make Everything Else Easier in Business
Strong financial foundations do more than keep a business compliant. They create better visibility, fewer surprises, and a steadier base for clearer decisions, smoother operations, and calmer growth.
New Tax Year, Clearer Direction: 3 Questions for Business Owners
A new tax year is more than an administrative reset. It is a useful checkpoint for business owners to step back, review direction, customer focus, and financial clarity, and make better decisions for the year ahead.
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Naylor Accountancy Services Acquires Another Answer | Accountancy Firm Update
Naylor Accountancy Services has acquired Another Answer, strengthening the support, expertise, and long-term value we provide to business owners and clients.
What Business Owners Should Review Before 5 April 2026
A practical look at what business owners should review before 5 April 2026, from income and payroll to records, spending plans, and cash flow
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- — Compliance
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: Are You Ready for April 2026?
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is one of the biggest compliance changes in years for sole traders and landlords. With mandatory digital record-keeping and quarterly reporting starting from April 2026, this article explains who is affected, what will change, and how to prepare early to avoid last-minute pressure and penalties.
Why January Is the Best Time to Review Your Business Finances
January is the ideal time to step back, review your numbers, and set the year up properly. In this article, we share a simple, practical approach to reviewing cash flow, costs, tax and key performance so you can make clearer decisions early and avoid surprises later in the year.
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Allowable Business Expenses: What You Can Claim (and What HMRC Often Queries)
Knowing what you can claim is one of the simplest ways to keep your tax position accurate and avoid unwanted attention from HMRC. This article breaks down common allowable expenses, the areas that are often queried, and how to claim confidently with clear records and sensible, compliant treatment.
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Self Assessment: Common Mistakes Business Owners Make (and How to Avoid HMRC Penalties)
Self Assessment can feel straightforward, but small errors often lead to delays, unexpected tax bills, or HMRC follow ups. This guide highlights the most common mistakes we see; plus practical steps business owners, sole traders, and landlords can take to file accurately and reduce the risk of paying penalties.
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Christmas Gifts, Parties, and HMRC Tax Rules: What Your Business Can Claim
Christmas gifts, staff parties and festive thank-yous can be a great way to recognise your team and clients, but the tax rules are easy to get wrong. From trivial benefits to the £150 per head party exemption, here’s a clear, practical guide to what your business can and cannot claim this Christmas.
Building a Future-Proof Business with Smooth Ownership Transitions
Thinking about exiting your business? A phased buyout can offer stability, smoother handover and real tax advantages with the right planning.