Handling EU VAT on exports If you export goods and services to the European Union (EU), there are changes coming that will impact on how you account for VAT and duty in these EU member states. The One Stop Shop system, which was previously only available for digital services, will now be extended to include…
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P is for purpose, not profit Why does your business exist? Your purpose is three to seven words explaining why your business exists for your customers; it should be about them, not you. It is a small statement with immense power – your reason for being. EXAMPLES:Tesla: To accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.Netflix:…
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Understanding your working capital to maintain business success If cashflow is the lifeblood of your business, then working capital is the health check you should regularly undertake to keep your business alive. Regularly checking working capital will play an essential part in maintaining business success during these times of greater economic insecurity. What is working…
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How do share buybacks work? When you head up a limited company, there will come a time where one of your current shareholders wants to retire or leave the company. A share buyback is one way to deal with this. It’s possible that your existing shareholders won’t have the funds to buy the shares back from the…
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Demystifying your Balance Sheet Do you understand the story your Balance Sheet tells about your business? It’s important you understand the components of your Balance Sheet and the key ratios that measure the health of your business. 1. It measures the net worth of your business.You Balance Sheet is made up of all of your…
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Reduce your corporation tax bill by offsetting pension contributions If you’re looking for ways to minimise your corporation tax bill, it’s worth considering if there are deductible expenses you can claim. One key area to think about is your director pension contributions, as these can be offset against your taxable profits. Pension contributions for directors…
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As your Accountant am I a cost or an investment? As accountants, I’m always helping my clients find ways to reduce their overhead costs – one of the seven ways to grow your business. Did you know that your accounting fees are an overhead cost? Should you be cutting this cost? Or do you view…
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Are you unknowingly making illegal dividend payments? We all know that dividend payments are a key way to pay yourself and your fellow company shareholders when your business makes a profit. But are you following the right rules when taking out dividends from your company? Dividends can only be declared out of your company’s available…
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Getting ready for the extension of Making Tax Digital Keeping the UK’s tax system running effectively and up to date with advances in technology is no easy task. But the introduction of the Government’s ‘Making Tax Digital (MTD)’ initiative is intended to solve this problem, by moving most taxation over to a digital model. Making…
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The value of cashflow forecasting during a crisis Projecting your cashflow pipeline forwards during a crisis is vital. To be able to navigate the future path of your cashflow, you need to start forecasting – so you can map out your financial position over the coming months and can take the appropriate action to safeguard…
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