by William Bailey-O'Neill | Jan 26, 2026 | Blog
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is one of the biggest changes to the UK tax system in recent years — yet many small business owners are still unclear on what it means for them. This guide explains Making Tax Digital in plain English, who needs to comply, and what you need to...
by William Bailey-O'Neill | Jan 26, 2026 | Blog
Running a small business in the UK means juggling a lot — and tax deadlines are one of the easiest things to miss. Unfortunately, HMRC penalties aren’t forgiving, even if the mistake was accidental. This guide breaks down the key UK tax deadlines for small business...
by William Bailey-O'Neill | Jan 22, 2026 | Blog
Introduction Running a small business in Dorset comes with enough challenges — accounting and tax don’t need to be one of them. Whether you’re a sole trader, a landlord or running a limited company, having the right accounting support can save time, reduce stress and...
by William Bailey-O'Neill | Jan 22, 2026 | Blog
Introduction One of the most common questions we hear from small business owners is:“How much tax should I be saving?” If you don’t set enough aside, tax bills can come as an unpleasant shock. If you save too much, you restrict your cash flow unnecessarily. The right...
by William Bailey-O'Neill | Jan 20, 2026 | Blog
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (commonly referred to as MTD for ITSA) is one of the most significant changes to the UK tax system in recent years. While the rollout has been gradual, the rules are now approaching reality for many sole traders and...
by William Bailey-O'Neill | Jan 20, 2026 | Blog
Staying on top of tax deadlines is one of the most important responsibilities for UK business owners. Missing a filing or payment date can result in automatic penalties, interest charges, and unnecessary stress — particularly if issues are only discovered after HMRC...
by William Bailey-O'Neill | Jan 19, 2026 | Blog
Graphic designers, film production companies, post-production studios, VFX teams, animators and creative agencies all share one thing in common:their finances rarely fit a “standard” accounting model. Project-based work, fluctuating income, tight deadlines and...
by William Bailey-O'Neill | Jan 19, 2026 | Blog
For many small business owners, speaking to their accountant once a year feels “normal”. Annual accounts are prepared, tax returns are filed, and that’s it until the next year rolls around. But in reality, annual contact is rarely enough — especially for growing...
by William Bailey-O'Neill | Aug 15, 2023 | Business
As your business expands, your finances can become increasingly tricky to handle. At some point in your business journey, you may need to bring specialist financial knowledge on board — but putting a full-time expert on the payroll can be expensive. A virtual finance...
by William Bailey-O'Neill | Jun 13, 2023 | Business, Tax
Research and development (R&D) tax credits are a great way for your tech company to claw back some of the costs you incur during your work. How much you can claim will depend on the size of your company, though, so it’s essential to understand which of the two...
