Understanding the roles within a business can be a bit like studying the blueprint of a building. Each role—from director to shareholder—plays a distinct part in shaping the company’s structure, stability, and growth. In small businesses, it’s common for these roles to overlap, with one person often wearing multiple hats. Yet, each role holds unique […]

Running a small business comes with its fair share of challenges, especially when it comes to managing employee benefits. Let’s dive into a topic that could potentially save you money and improve your cash flow: Small Employers’ Relief (SER).   What’s Small Employers’ Relief All About? Imagine being able to claim back 103% of certain […]

The latest Autumn Budget has brought several updates that could affect your business finances and planning. Here’s a breakdown of the most relevant changes and how they may impact you as a small business owner.   1. Capital Gains Tax (CGT) General Asset Sales: The CGT rate has increased, now sitting at 18% for the […]

As a small business owner, you’re likely balancing a lot: growing your business, managing a team, and maintaining a personal life. It’s no easy feat. One of the most significant challenges you may face is building and maintaining the right team. The success of your business often depends on the people you hire, how well […]

You might be signing up with an accountant and have noticed part of the process involves AML checks. (If you’re here, reading this, we hope that means it’s us you’re signing up with! 🤞🏻😉) I know this isn’t the most exciting of topics, but it’s actually a crucial part of our process for both new […]

Values are something everyone has and lives by – but quite often we do this without realising, or even knowing what ours even are.     Having a defined set of company values acts as a foundation for the culture of your business.  They are there, even if you don’t know what they are right now.  […]

The NUMBER ONE way to reduce your tax bill? CLAIM YOUR EXPENSES!! This is probably a phrase you’ve heard bandied about a lot in connection with business life.   Similar ones are: ‘’Write it off’’ ‘’Claim it back’’ ‘’Tax-free, AMIRITE??’’   And each of those phrases, as well as the many others you may have […]

As of October 2024, significant changes are coming into effect under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) aimed at preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.    At Pink Pig People and Culture, we understand that navigating HR regulations can feel daunting, especially for small business owners. But don’t worry—we’re here to help you […]

Value Added Tax (VAT) is something most businesses will be familiar with, but did you know that not all businesses need to charge or pay VAT? In fact, certain businesses and industries can be VAT exempt, meaning they don’t charge VAT on their sales and may not be able to reclaim it on their purchases. […]