Pensions are not talked about enough and over half of the British population admits to either not saving for a pension or not saving enough for the retirement they dream of. Auto-enrolment (made law in October 2012) was put in…
Christmas is a happy but stressful time of year and stress could be at an all-time high this year after rising energy bills and food prices. This has caused many to rethink their seasonal spending this year and become more…
Are you looking to set up a Limited company? A limited company is a company ‘limited by shares’ or ‘limited by guarantee’. Read on to learn more. Limited by Shares Limited by shared companies tend to make a profit. Ultimately…
Are you a small company struggling with time to keep up with your bookkeeping? As a small business time is of essence and cash flow can be tight but budgeting well and incorporating an accountant into that budget could save…
While many large businesses have dedicated accounting departments, we know that small businesses often don’t have the same facilities. That’s why expense management is so important for small businesses to get right, as it provides easy savings that will make…
Earlier this month, the government announced an SME Brexit Support Scheme to help small to medium-sized businesses adjust to the new customs and VAT rules when trading with the EU. What Is The SME Brexit Support Scheme? The…
The pandemic has seen the rise of many small online businesses in the UK, with more than 85,000 businesses launching online stores or joining online marketplaces in the last four months, according to new research from Growth Intelligence. However, one…
Recent research has revealed that the demand for debt advice could increase by up to 60% by the end of 2021 and around 3 million more people than before the pandemic will need support with debt problems by the end…
New VAT rules for building contractors and subcontractors will come into effect from 1 March 2021. They were originally expected to come into force from 1 October 2019, but were delayed due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on…
The start of a new year is a perfect time to set goals for the next 12 months, and this is no different when it comes to your finances. Here at Kara Accountants, we’ve come up with some resolutions that…