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Which Accounting Software Should I Use for My Small Business?
https://youtube.com/shorts/tvwTlJJvvbU Which Accounting Software Should I Use for My Small Business? Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or FreeAgent – which accounting software should you use? It’s a
Why Stock Control Is So Important in the Hospitality Industry
https://youtube.com/shorts/GFzvZTqSZDE Why Stock Control Is So Important in the Hospitality Industry Running a successful restaurant, café, pub or other hospitality business isn’t easy. Before you’ve
Work in Progress in Construction: Why Accurate WIP Is Critical to Your Management Accounts
https://youtube.com/shorts/GbQc-Fl7H88 Work in Progress in Construction: Why Accurate WIP Is Critical to Your Management Accounts If you run a construction company, one of the most
Tax Evasion vs Tax Avoidance: What’s the Difference?
https://youtu.be/9aWgP3rGj3I Tax Evasion vs Tax Avoidance: What’s the Difference? The terms tax evasion and tax avoidance are often used interchangeably. But they are not the
Closing a Limited Company: How to Take Out the Money Tax Efficiently
https://youtu.be/Y1aAZh8R-dQ If you’re closing a limited company and there is money or other assets left in the business, how you take those assets out can
Do Qualifications Actually Matter? What 30 Years of Screening (and Casualties) Taught Me
When I qualified as a chartered accountant 35 years ago, the system wasn’t designed to be inclusive. It was designed to break people. And it
Sole Trader vs Limited Company (UK 2026/27): Which Is Best for Tax?
Sole Trader vs Limited Company (UK 2026/27) Is a Limited Company Always More Tax Efficient? One of the biggest myths in business is that a
Inheritance Tax Guide Part 3
Part 3 – Business Relief, Trusts and Other Inheritance Tax Planning Tools By this point, we’ve looked at how gifts can reduce the value
Inheritance Tax Guide Part 2
Part 2 – Lifetime Gifts, the Seven-Year Rule and the Biggest Inheritance Tax Trap One of the most common questions we hear is: “Can I
Thinking of giving assets to your children to reduce Inheritance Tax?
Inheritance Tax Explained (UK 2026/27) A Plain English Guide to Understanding, Calculating and Legally Reducing Inheritance Tax Most people think Inheritance Tax (IHT) only
Section 24 Explained: Why Many Landlords Are Paying More Tax
Section 24 of the Finance Act 2015 is the single most important tax rule for landlords – and most still don’t understand it fully. If
Capital Gains Tax on Property: When You’ll Pay and How to Reduce It – UK Guide 2025/26
If you’re selling a rental property, a second home, or any property that isn’t your main residence, you need to understand Capital Gains Tax (CGT).
Buy-to-Let Tax: What You Can (and Can’t) Claim Anymore – UK Guide 2025/26
If you own a rental property, you’ve probably wondered exactly what expenses you can claim against your rental income. And if you’ve been a landlord
“Should I Put My Rental Property in a Limited Company?
If you’re a landlord paying 40% tax and watching half your rental profit disappear, you’ve probably wondered: should I put my properties in a limited
Why Chartered Accountant Credentials Matter | Paul Marks
Why Qualified Accountants Matter (And What “Chartered” Really Means) Here’s a fun fact that might surprise you: anyone can call themselves an accountant in the
