by Dionne Sherwood | Jul 15, 2026 | Small Business Help
Introduction If you own a small business, the thought of an HMRC enquiry can be worrying. The good news is that most enquiries are not triggered because HMRC believes someone has deliberately done something wrong. More often, they begin because something in the...
by Dionne Sherwood | Jun 17, 2026 | Latest News
Did you know that the data protection legislation has been updated? It has been very quietly sneaked in under the radar? The UK’s data protection framework has undergone its most significant update since Brexit. The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) amends...
by Dionne Sherwood | Nov 27, 2025 | Small Business Help
Understanding when your activity becomes “trading with a view to profit” is one of the most important steps for any small or micro business owner. It influences your tax responsibilities, shapes how you manage your business finances, and affects your ability to claim...
by Dionne Sherwood | Oct 13, 2025 | Small Business Help
Introduction A lot of people dislike the thought of Artificial intelligence (AI). They vow that they will never use it. However, it is everywhere these days. From chatbots to virtual assistants, it promises instant answers to almost anything—including financial...
by Dionne Sherwood | Sep 18, 2025 | Small Business Help
Are you “frightened” of numbers? I have met a number of people who just don’t like numbers and really struggle with them. Unfortunately, if you are a business owner, you cannot afford to run away from them. Accounting and financial management sit at the heart of...
by Dionne Sherwood | Jul 18, 2025 | Small Business Help
Unlocking Growth: How a SWOT Analysis Can Propel Your Business Forward In a world of ever-evolving markets, rising competition, and shifting consumer behaviours, understanding where your business stands is more important than ever. One of the simplest yet most...
by Dionne Sherwood | Jun 11, 2025 | Small Business Help
Freelancers and contractors often face financial challenges, but the flexibility of their profession also comes with opportunities to take advantage of valuable tax deductions. Below is an overview of the top 15 tax deductions that can help reduce taxable income and...
by Dionne Sherwood | May 14, 2025 | Small Business Help
If you have ever looked at my website in detail you will see that I am a fan of Xero. In fact, I was one of the first accountants in the UK to subscribe to the Xero software, way back in 2008. It remains my preferred option. In today’s digital age, small and...
by Dionne Sherwood | Apr 4, 2025 | Small Business Help
I am frequently receiving communications from clients, that either ask “what’s this about?” or “is this genuine? The surge in digital communication has brought with it a rise in fraudulent activities, including those pretending to be from Her Majesty’s Revenue and...
by Dionne Sherwood | Mar 7, 2025 | Small Business Help
An Overview of Recent Reforms Companies House is currently going through a period of big change. The purpose is to protect you as a director or other officer of a Limited Company or Limited Liability Partnership. The reforms are driven by the need to adapt to modern...
