Do you still pay employees for private fuel?

Do you still pay employees for private fuel?

As we are approaching the end of yet another tax year, it is worth considering the cash benefit to company car drivers and their employers, of reimbursing the cost of fuel provided for private motoring. The rates have been updated for 2017-18. The tax rates are so... read more
Why you should never neglect your sales

Why you should never neglect your sales

Its the lifeblood of any business so why do we often neglect sales? It’s easy to become complacent and rest on your current client base, particularly if you feel like you are at capacity. To not be continually looking for new customers means that you are setting... read more
Why do I need to do a financial forecast?

Why do I need to do a financial forecast?

Financial planning is a process, not a product. It is the long-term method of wisely managing your finances so you can achieve your goals and dreams, while at the same time negotiating the financial barriers that inevitably arise at every stage along the way. The lack... read more
The collapse of Carillion

The collapse of Carillion

Carillion may not have been a household name, but it employed 43,000 staff globally, around half of these in the UK. Its recent collapse has put thousands of jobs as well as other companies at risk. It managed the Smart Motorways traffic control system and supplied... read more
5 Business New year Resolutions for 2018

5 Business New year Resolutions for 2018

It’s that time of year again—you’ve hopefully enjoyed your Christmas break, and now it’s a new year and you’re getting back into the swing of things. Of course, being a business owner, you’re also doing some reflection. How did 2017 go for you? The start of the year... read more
Xero versus Quickbooks: which should you choose?

Xero versus Quickbooks: which should you choose?

Ok, so my first important point to make here is they there are other options than the two I discuss in this article and to be fair, you can’t go far wrong by picking either one of them. But which one is better? That will depend a lot on you and your business but I... read more