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Month: December 2022

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The new VAT Penalty Regime – January 2023

HMRC are introducing a new penalty regime with effect from 1st January 2023. Under the new regime, there will be separate penalties for late VAT returns and late payment of VAT as well as a new methodology to the way interest is charged. This will replace the default surcharge regime and for most taxpayers should…
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Business tips for the end of the year

The end of the year tends to be a bit chaotic for business owners, but it’s actually a good time to get some extra housekeeping done for your business. Read on for some tips to help you finish the year neatly and feel prepared to face the new year. Review your goals and KPIs A…
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Do you feel like a slave to your business?

Feeling like a slave to your business implies the loss of control; thinking that you need to be available to your customers 24/7 and that your team can’t cope without you. It can also imply a victim mentality – that this is just what it’s like to be a business owner and that it’s not…
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Finding money within your business

Most small businesses experience cash flow problems from time to time and urgently need working capital. Many business owners immediately think of the bank or loans when they’re short of money. But there are other resources you can tap before you ask for that expensive overdraft or overdraft extension. The money you need might already…
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Why Do I Need to Prepare Management Accounts?

If you run your own business, you may wonder why you need management accounts and what they are. Their purpose should be to provide you with accurate, up to date financial information reporting on the performance of your business to enable you to make better business decisions. At Balloon Accounting we believe that this management…
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Strengthening your balance sheet

Your balance sheet (now more correctly called a Statement of Financial Position) reveals a great deal about your business, including the total value of your assets – the things you own; how much you owe to others – your liabilities; and the level of your solvency. These three aspects will be studied carefully by lenders…
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