How business owners can recognise hidden money leaks, strengthen financial resilience and finish the year stronger September often feels like a second January. The summer ends, routines return and business owners begin thinking about what still needs to happen before the end of the year. The usual response is to do more: more marketing, more
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Staying VAT compliant is essential for protecting your business from financial penalties, safeguarding cashflow and maintaining strong relationships with HMRC. Effective VAT compliance requires accurate record-keeping, timely submissions, robust internal processes and an understanding of the rules that apply to your transactions. Here, we outline the core areas businesses must get right, along with practical actions you can take to strengthen compliance and
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As business owners, we are used to planning ahead. We forecast revenue, build contingency plans, review contracts, and protect our assets. But there’s one area many entrepreneurs quietly avoid…what happens to the business, and to our families, if we are suddenly unable to steer the ship ourselves? Estate planning is not simply about “writing a
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Obtaining finance can be a real challenge, especially during tough economic times. Whether dealing with banks, looking for an Angel Investor, or exploring invoice finance and other funding sources, finance providers consistently focus on one thing: the businesses day-to-day financial management. A robust credit control process is the clearest way for a business to demonstrate
Instead of trying to explain what defines the cash gap and the formula to calculate it, here is a little story. When Maria opened her local bakery, she never imagined that success could bring stress. Customers loved her cakes and orders were piling up. But behind the scenes, Maria was struggling—her suppliers demanded payment up
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The Bank of England has reduced the base rate to 4%, marking the lowest level in two years. This signals a potential turning point for businesses across the UK, offering a window of opportunity to reassess borrowing strategies and financial planning. Why this matters Lower interest rates mean more favourable borrowing conditions, which could significantly
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Creating a will is essential for ensuring your loved ones are protected after your passing. While cheap or free will-writing services may seem like a quick solution, they often come with significant risks. In contrast, a bespoke advice service, like the one we offer at SLS Wills and More Ltd, provides a personalised, comprehensive solution
Some UK taxpayers must report and pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) within 60 days of disposing of UK residential property. What is the 60-day rule? The 60-day CGT reporting rules apply to UK resident and non-resident individuals, trustees, personal representatives, partners in partnerships and limited liability partnerships, and joint owners of property who are
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The favourable tax treatment previously given to furnished holiday lets (FHLs) will be abolished from 1 April 2025 for Corporation Tax and 6 April 2025 for Income Tax. Going forwards, income from a FHL will be treated in line with all other property income, in a bid to promote fairness and align tax rules between
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We’re going to open with the obvious: managing cash flow is a vital part of running a business, especially for start-up businesses. “The Death Valley Curve” is the period where an abundance of new businesses fail, typically, this occurs within the first 5 years of opening. It portrays the drop in finances where outgoings are
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