I was watching Drew Pritchard of Salvage Hunters fame on television the other evening. For those of you who have never seen the show, he restores architectural salvage and sells it on to business and private individuals looki ...

By Jacky Sherman on www.jackysherman.com

The landscape of retirement savings in the UK is changing, especially concerning small pension pots. As the introduction of auto-enrolment pensions continues to proliferate, millions of individuals now possess tiny pension po ...

By Helen Beaumont on blog.essendontax.co.uk

Blogging is more than a mere trend; it is a proven, vital component of a successful marketing strategy for businesses of all sizes. By offering regular, valuable content, businesses can engage customers and enhance their onli ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.sblogit.com

It's November 1990 and I am a fresh-faced salesman working in the flagship Dixons store at the Clarendon Centre in Oxford. Only having been there about two months, I was thrown into the deep end as it was the run-up to Christ ...

By Pritesh Ganatra on blog.btsuk.net

A question I often see asked in bookkeeping groups and forums is where can I find customers or how can I get experience now I have passed my bookkeeping exams and started my bookkeeping business ... ...

By Alison Mead on blog.siliconbullet.com

Uncertainty is an ever-present challenge for business owners that can dictate the course of strategic decision-making. As tariffs rise and supply chains are disrupted, many now find themselves in a precarious situation ... ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

As we mark the 10th anniversary of Making Tax Digital (MTD), it is an opportune moment to reflect on its progression, the transformative changes it promises for the tax landscape, and the obstacles that lie ahead ... ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

People who meet me in Northampton and Milton Keynes are always saying that I seem to know everyone who goes out networking for their business. It's not true, of course ... ...

By Jacky Sherman on www.jackysherman.com

Few events are as nerve-wracking as encountering unexpected tax demands following a purchase. The case of a £6.6 million property bought by pharmacist Bemal Patel stands as a glaring example of how these treacherous waters ca ...

By Helen Beaumont on blog.essendontax.co.uk

Have you ever wondered why leaves are green? The answer lies in the process of photosynthesis. Plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into energy. This miraculous process is made possible by chlorophyll, a ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.yourecho.uk

Did you know that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for 99.9% of the businesses in the UK? At the start of 2023, there were estimated to be 5.6 million private-sector businesses ... ...

By Pritesh Ganatra on blog.btsuk.net

If you have any doubts about doing your bookkeeping and accounts or maybe you've started a new business this year and don't know where to start? There are several ways you can get support from us at Silicon Bullet depending o ...

By Alison Mead on blog.siliconbullet.com

Inflation acts as a barometer for measuring the rising cost of living and the Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently made some interesting changes to the basket of goods they use for calculating inflation ... ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

Having a strong online presence is crucial for the success of any small business. One of the most effective ways to establish your brand is through blogging. Blogging helps attract potential customers, increases your visibili ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.sblogit.com

In the business world, networking is often the lifeblood that drives growth, partnerships, and innovation. For SaaS founders particularly, striking the right balance between cost-effective virtual networking and face-to-face ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.steffilewis.com

The government has revealed significant changes to the tax system. One of the most noteworthy announcements is the increase in the income tax self-assessment (ITSA) reporting threshold from £1,000 to £3,000 ... ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

That's a lovely expression and it comes straight from my mother's own mouth. In case you haven't got it, it's about what happens when someone doesn't honour your values ... ...

By Jacky Sherman on www.jackysherman.com

More than 1.1 million savers have been impacted by a burgeoning tax on savings, a reality that many may not have anticipated. The convergence of high interest rates and the longstanding freeze on personal allowances have put ...

By Helen Beaumont on blog.essendontax.co.uk

The deeper I dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence, the more I discover normally rational individuals who fear AI. Some even loathe it and believe it will replace the human workers and create a dystopian society .. ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.steffilewis.com

Supercomputers have been around since the 1950s and have assisted in historic moments such as helping to compute the complex calculations of sending a manned spacecraft to the moon ... ...

By Pritesh Ganatra on blog.btsuk.net

If you have a problem with your computer and need help, be really careful who you call for support. We have had two calls in the last couple of days from domestic clients who had printer connection issues, googled a support n ...

By Alison Mead on blog.siliconbullet.com

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) introduces transformative changes to corporate law in the UK, targeting the prevention of economic crime through increased transparency and accountability ... ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

Well, I did plan on having a few months without coding, but finances told me otherwise. The cost of living crisis is getting out of hand, so I decided to do what I'm good at and create something new which I know people will s ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.steffilewis.com

Businesses are encouraged to understand the significant changes in HMRC's approach to late tax payments. The interest rate charged by HMRC for late tax payments, specifically for most taxes and duties have risen from 7% to 8. ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

Gifting cash for a property purchase for children is a common way parents support their offspring in securing a home. However, they then can find themselves ensnared in various tax traps that demand careful consideration ... ...

By Helen Beaumont on blog.essendontax.co.uk

If you grew up in Britain in the 60s, 70s and 80s, the chances are the words ''through the round window'' will take you right back to the wonderful world of Play School ... ...

By Jacky Sherman on www.jackysherman.com

I recently sent an email to someone I had corresponded with previously. When I got a bounce-back, I thought I had the wrong address or made a typo. I doubted myself as that is my nature but seeing the email address is in my ‘ ...

By Pritesh Ganatra on blog.btsuk.net

I have been experimenting with monetising on social media just to see how easy it is and how it all works so I am better able to help and advise those with side hustles and the self-employed on how to report their income, and ...

By Alison Mead on blog.siliconbullet.com

The UK's economic landscape is intricately woven with threads of global trade, innovation, and growth. Recently, however, a new threat has emerged: the blanket tariffs announced by President Trump ... ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

As artificial intelligence advances, the urgency for comprehensive human oversight in governing autonomous weapons systems (AWS) grows. Without regulation, the potential dangers may severely eclipse the bene ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.steffilewis.com

As we step into a new financial year, tax changes are rolling in - some subtle, some significant, but all requiring attention. Whether you’re an employer, landlord, sole trader, or investor, these updates will impact your tax ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

This blog is about how Helen Beaumont of Essendon Tax focuses her network and messages to stimulate more referrals to her ideal clients. I spoke to her a few weeks ago and it was lovely to see that she is still using the tech ...

By Jacky Sherman on www.jackysherman.com