Statutory sick pay update

The government has announced an update to statutory sick pay. Don’t miss out on reclaiming amounts your small business or charity may be entitled to. Background statutory sick pay If you run a small businesses or charities you may have had staff off sick more than usual over the last two years. The requirement to … Read more

Three pitfalls to avoid in your Christmas payroll

In the run up to Christmas the last thing you want is to cause your staff problems. It’s really important to get your Christmas payroll right. Staff running short in January Many employers chose to pay their staff early in December, but many people spend based on what they have in their bank account. This … Read more

Remember the furlough scheme is changing

The furlough scheme is changing, again. Many businesses and charities have relied on the lifeline that the regularly changed and updated furlough scheme has offered. Although the plan was to phase the scheme out in the autumn following the renewed restrictions in the winter and spring has been extended with the latest plan (as at … Read more

What is the capital allowance “Super deduction”?

The capital allowance ‘super deduction’ got a lot of attention in this year’s budget. It’s now being bought into practice for the current tax year and the next one. Here I’ll take a look at what it means in practice wiht some frequently asked questions. What is the ‘super deduction’? Any capital expenditure that your … Read more

Are you eligible for a Restart Grant?

Are you eligible for a restart grant? Councils have now opened the “Restart Grant scheme” (from 1st April 2021) which aims to support businesses in reopening safely as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. If your business is in the ‘non-essential’ retail sector (this includes charity shops) you may be entitled to a one-off cash grant of up … Read more

What was in the 2021 budget for small businesses?

The budget is the big set piece of the government’s finances and the impact of the 2021 budget for small businesses was highly anticipated. It has been seen as a key moment for setting the direction of the economy following both the pandemic and the implementation of Brexit. The reaction from the small buiness sector … Read more

What was in the 2021 budget for charities?

The budget is the big set piece of the government’s finances and the impact of the 2021 budget for charities was highly anticipated. It has been seen as a key moment for setting the direction of the economy following both the pandemic and the implementation of Brexit. The reaction from the charity sector The reaction … Read more

Podcast interviews – don’t miss out

Our founder Rachel Eden writes: I have been podcasting each week of 2021 with my new podcast “Accounting for the Real” world. Initially I set it up to help my accountancy and management students at Royal Holloway University connect their studies to the reality of running a business or a charity. However I’ve quickly found … Read more