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Managing Cashflow: Strategies for Managing Your Cashflow
Cashflow can make or break a micro business. So here are some practical tips for managing yours.
27th June 2025
Finance
The Power of Expertise: Why Your Business Needs Financial Outsourcing
Managing finances can be daunting for micro businesses, often leaving owners overwhelmed by the complexities involved. Many entrepreneurs are juggling multiple tasks and handling financial
12th February 2025
Finance
What is a Proforma Invoice and When to Issue One
So, you’ve been asked for a proforma invoice and, frankly, you’re not entirely sure what one is or what purpose it would serve. Panic not. We’ve got you covered and we’ve included a downloadable template too.
5th December 2024
Finance
UK Vat Calculator Tool (And How to Calculate VAT)
If you’ve just registered for VAT, then you’ll find you suddenly have a touch more paperwork. Calculating VAT isn’t complicated. So in this post, we go through how to do it and also provide a simple handy calculator tool to do it for you.
25th April 2024
Finance
Tips for Saving on Car Insurance When Insuring Staff on Company Cars
Company cars can be an incredibly appealing perk. But as well as having the cost of the car itself and maintenance, you need to take into account the cost of insuring your staff to drive their cars. Here are some tips for cutting those costs.
25th April 2024
Finance
How to Ensure Your Business Remains VAT Compliant and Avoids Penalties
A few quick hints and tips to ensure you stay VAT compliant and avoid any pesky penalties.
24th March 2024
Business Funding
The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme Explained
Get to grips with the ins and outs of the UK’s Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) in this easy-read guide. Learn how it benefits startups and investors through tax reliefs, understand eligibility criteria, and explore the pros and cons. Ideal for those looking to dive into early-stage investments or seeking funding for their startup.
20th March 2024
Business Funding
The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant – Everything You Need to Know
The UK Government is trying to incentivise businesses to go electric with their vehicles. And there is a range of grants and perks for doing so. One such grant is the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant. We have a look at what it is, who is eligible and how much you could get.
21st February 2024
Finance
The UK Minimum Wage Increases 2024 – Calculator for Businesses
The National Minimum Wage increases considerably in April 2024. I think we can all agree that the lowest paid earners should indeed be getting some help. But it’s businesses footing the bill and not ALL businesses employing minimum wage staff can afford to do. Let’s take a look at what the changes are and how small businesses will be affected.
11th January 2024
Finance
Why Personal Finance Matters When Starting a Business
Your limited company is a separate legal entity to you. And that means that any money in your limited company is separate from your personal finances too. So why does your personal finance matter at all when it comes to setting up a business? Let’s take a look.
17th August 2023
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Why ITAD matters for businesses
Organisations constantly upgrade their IT equipment to remain competitive. This ongoing cycle creates a growing volume of retired hardware that must be handled securely and responsibly. IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) refers to the process of safely retiring, recycling, or remarketing obsolete IT equipment. For businesses, a structured ITAD strategy is no longer optional, it is a critical component of risk management, sustainability, and cost efficiency.
23rd April 2026
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When Does a Micro Business Actually Need Custom Software?
There is a spreadsheet somewhere in your business that was only ever supposed to be temporary. It sits between two systems that do not talk
19th April 2026
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Workforce Management Systems for Manufacturing and Construction: A Practical Guide
Managing staff schedules, tracking absences, keeping payroll accurate? Used to mean spreadsheets. Manual updates. Hours of admin weekly. For many UK businesses operating across construction
11th April 2026