by Emma Lawrence | 21st August 2023 | Being an employer, Limited company, PAYE
A great accountant helps with more than just the numbers. They act as a sounding board when you need advice, find you quick wins and give you more time to spend doing what you love. Having said that, accountants specialise in what they do best, meaning we can’t help...
by Juliet Wylie | 2nd August 2022 | Being an employer, Limited company, Sustainability
Times are hard. We all feel that we are getting less for our hard-earned cash. Fuel costs are at record levels and inflation is expected to hit 11% in the autumn. And on top this we are all braced for October when the energy price cap increases again. Money is...
by Annie Upton | 28th March 2021 | Being an employer, Limited company, PAYE
The clocks have changed, spring is sprung, and April is fast approaching. It is time to make sure you are paying your workers the correct amount. So how much is the National Minimum Wage in 2021? On 1 April the National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates for all ages of workers...
by Annie Upton | 29th January 2021 | Directors, Self assessment, Sole trader
It’s the end of January. January generally isn’t the best of months in “normal” times. In the middle of yet another lockdown with all the worry and stress that goes with that, even if you don’t know anyone who has got COVID, this January...
by Emma Lawrence | 11th September 2020 | Being an employer, Limited company, PAYE, Start ups
As business owners, we all want to take on employees. One of the greatest benefits of a growing business is being able to afford support in running it. Employment Allowance is designed to support small employers financially. But going down the employment route can...