As the festive season approaches, many talented makers are turning their creative skills into a little extra income.
How to make sure your Christmas earnings are tax-compliant


As the festive season approaches, many talented makers are turning their creative skills into a little extra income.

An essential element of running a small or medium-sized business is being able to confidently manage its finances by having effective accounting and bookkeeping processes in place.

Understanding your finances and managing changes in costs and income can be a daunting prospect, but there is help and support available to you.

The noise around the upcoming Autumn Budget is getting louder the closer it gets and the reality is there is likely to be tax increases for everyone, including businesses.

When wanting to take that step into self-employment, it may feel like there is never a right time and financial uncertainty may leave you reluctant.

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With less than a month to go before the Autumn Budget, business owners and individuals alike are waiting to know what the future of the country’s financial state will be.

Companies House has announced a raft of fee increases that will impact businesses from February 2026.

We are sprinting towards the end of the year and with 2025 soon drawing to a close, it’s a good time to reflect and analyse whether you are on target to achieve your business and financial goals this year.

Many businesses are feeling the pressure of recruitment challenges at the moment and it can sometimes feel like there are forces beyond your control dissuading the right applicants from applying for roles.