Would You Still Make Money Without The Extras?

Would You Still Make Money Without The Extras?

Is your profit really reflecting how well your business is doing? Learn how to strip out one-off income and costs to uncover your true underlying profit, make smarter financial decisions and build a b... ...more

Finance

October 19, 2026•3 min read

 The Quiet Month That Isn’t a Problem

The Quiet Month That Isn’t a Problem

Every business has quieter months. The problem isn’t the dip, it’s not being ready for it. Here’s how to spot your seasonal shape, plan your cash and stop a predictable pattern feeling like a crisis. ...more

Finance

October 13, 2026•4 min read

 Your Accounts Said You'd Made a Loss. You Hadn't.

Your Accounts Said You'd Made a Loss. You Hadn't.

Xero said a growing business had made a loss. It hadn't. £140k of profit was hiding behind missed year end adjustments. Here's what goes wrong, and the questions every founder should be asking about t... ...more

Finance

October 06, 2026•4 min read

Your Profit Is Only Real If Your Salaries Are In It

Your Profit Is Only Real If Your Salaries Are In It

Your profit looks healthy. But are your salaries showing the real cost of your team? If only net pay makes it into your accounts, tax, NI and pension are missing, and your profit is higher than realit... ...more

Finance

September 29, 2026•5 min read

Fully Electric Company Cars - What Every Limited Company Director Needs To Know Before March 2027

Fully Electric Company Cars - What Every Limited Company Director Needs To Know Before March 2027

Thinking about a fully electric company car before the March 2027 deadline? Here's everything you need to know about the 100% first-year capital allowance, how to qualify and what catches people out. ...more

Finance

September 15, 2026•5 min read

What To Do Before You Actually Know What Your Exit Is Worth

What To Do Before You Actually Know What Your Exit Is Worth

Get ahead of budget decisions by knowing your numbers and knowing your structure before the budget ...more

Finance

September 08, 2026•4 min read

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