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Should I Split My Business to Stay Under the VAT Threshold?

So you’re creeping up towards that £90,000 VAT threshold and starting to panic a little. We get it – registering for VAT can feel like a bit of a faff. Suddenly you’re adding VAT onto your sales, doing regular returns to HMRC, and generally dealing with more admin. You might be wondering… Can I just […]

Why Tax Savings Shouldn’t Always Be Your Top Priority: A Fresh Perspective on Business Financial Planning

Let’s talk about something that might seem counterintuitive coming from an accountant: sometimes, focusing too heavily on tax savings can actually hold you back from achieving your bigger life goals. As business owners, we’re often bombarded with advice about minimising our tax bill. And while tax efficiency is important, it shouldn’t overshadow what you’re really […]

How to Break Up with Your Accountant

Going through a break up is hard – even with your accountant. But sometimes, like any relationship, it’s time to move on. Whether you’ve outgrown their services, found a better fit, or simply need a change, here’s how to handle it professionally (and yes, we’ve included a template to make it easier).   Signs It’s […]

Why Should You Care About Forecasting the Future?

If you’ve ever wished you could peek into the future of your business, forecasting is the next best thing. With a good online accounting system, you can see your financial numbers regularly—daily, weekly, or monthly—giving you a clearer idea of where your business is heading. This isn’t just about keeping track of the past; it’s […]

Simplify Your Business Mileage Claims with Dext Mileage: A Game-Changing Feature

Are you still tracking your business mileage on spreadsheets or, worse, not tracking it at all? Welcome to Dext Mileage, a powerful new feature that makes claiming business travel expenses effortless and efficient. What is Dext Mileage? Dext Mileage is an intelligent feature within your existing Dext Prepare platform that helps you capture and calculate […]

Why Adfin Could Be Your New Best Friend When It Comes To Simplifying Your Business Payments

Running a business is about doing what you love – not chasing payments or juggling multiple payment systems. Let’s talk about a game-changing payment solution that could give you back precious time with the people who matter.   What is Adfin? Adfin is a cutting-edge payments platform that brings all your payment processing and chasing […]

How does our Enquiry & Onboarding Process Work?

How does our Enquiry & Onboarding Process Work? We can all be a little *anxious* about new things – it’s normal!   That’s why we Google the menu of a restaurant before we go… or why we read pages of reviews before finally committing to that big purchase.   And it SHOULD be no different […]

Why Have I Got TWO Corporation Tax Returns, But Just One Set of Accounts?

One of the most common surprises new business owners get is finding out they need to submit two corporation tax returns in their first year – even though they’ve only got one set of accounts. Sounds a bit daft, right? But don’t worry – there’s a reason for it (thanks, HMRC…), and once you understand […]

Big changes for Double Cab Pick-Ups – what you need to know!

If you use double cab pick-ups for your business, there’s a tax change coming you’ll want to be aware of. From 1 April 2025 (for Corporation Tax) and 6 April 2025 (for Income Tax), double cab pick-ups with a payload of one tonne or more will no longer be classed as commercial vehicles – they’ll […]