by Michele Fensom | Jul 30, 2026 | Employment & Payroll
A Full Payment Submission (FPS) is a payroll report that employers must send to HMRC every time they pay employees. Using payroll software, employers use an FPS to report payments made, deductions from pay and National Insurance information, ensuring HMRC has an...
by Michele Fensom | Jul 28, 2026 | Business Support
Employment costs continue to rise, and many small businesses are feeling the impact. Higher wage bills, increased employment related costs and the expense of recruiting and retaining skilled employees are causing many owners to think more carefully about their growth...
by Michele Fensom | Jul 28, 2026 | Business Support
Late payments remains one of the biggest challenges facing small businesses across the UK. Even companies that are profitable on paper can find themselves under financial pressure if customers fail to pay their invoices on time. Recent reports suggest that thousands...
by Michele Fensom | Jul 23, 2026 | HMRC notices
If you are self-employed, you may be able to claim tax relief on certain business insurance costs as an allowable expense. This means the cost can be deducted when calculating your taxable profits, reducing the amount of tax you may need to pay. The insurance must...
by Michele Fensom | Jul 23, 2026 | Value Added Tax
Small businesses have several VAT schemes available that can simplify VAT administration and may help with cash flow. However, as a business grows or its circumstances change, it is important to review whether the VAT scheme being used is still the best for your...
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