
How to Create Accurate Contractor Cost Estimates
Accurate estimates are more than a pricing exercise they’re the foundation of sustainable business. They protect your margins, win client confidence, and help you manage cash flow effectively.

How to Structure Profit Shares in a UK Limited Liability Partnership
Unlike a limited company, where profits are usually distributed as dividends in proportion to shareholdings, an LLP allows its members (sometimes called partners) to decide for themselves how profits should be divided.

What is Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT)?
Plastic is everywhere in modern life from food packaging and drink bottles to e-commerce deliveries. But with growing concern about plastic waste and its environmental impact, the UK government has introduced the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) to encourage businesses to use more sustainable alternatives.

How to Balance Work and Personal Life as a Self-Employed Professional
Being your own boss sounds like the ultimate dream. Freedom. Flexibility. Control over your income and your time. But as many in the UK self-employed community will tell you, there’s a flip side: the constant juggling act between business and personal life.

Key Accounting Dates September 2025
September brings a variety of Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE, NIC, and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) deadlines plus updated advisory fuel rates and the due date for the Economic Crime Levy.

How to Use Digital Tools to Manage Your Small Business Finances
How to use digital tools to manage your small business finances more efficiently. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to upgrade your current systems, you’ll find practical advice, real-world examples, and trusted resources to help you save time, reduce stress, and improve your bottom line.

Essential Business Tools for your Plumbing Business
In this post, we’ll explore the essential business tools for plumbing business owners, with a focus on administrative, accounting, and management solutions. We’ll also include expert tips from an accounting perspective to help you improve efficiency, compliance, and profitability.

How to Handle Corporation Tax for a Partnership or LLP
In this post, we look at the essentials of how to handle corporation tax for a partnership or LLP in the UK, including the latest updates for the 2025/26 tax year. Whether you're starting out or looking to ensure compliance, here’s what you need to know.

Borrowing Money from Your Limited Company
Running a limited company in the UK offers a range of financial and tax planning opportunities, but borrowing money from your own company isn’t as straightforward as transferring funds from one account to another. As a director, you need to understand the tax implications, legal rules, and reporting requirements that apply.

What Is Financial Forecasting?
Financial forecasting is the process of estimating a business’s future financial performance based on historical data, current market conditions, and anticipated trends.