No matter which way you voted in the EU referendum, the UK has now left the European Union. And, many hopeful entrepreneurs are querying just how this will impact their business start-ups. The professionals here at SQK Accountancy handle a variety of sole trader and business...
Business start-ups often consider payroll to be something to worry about later down the line. Payroll management seems like the preserve of large companies with multiple departments - so you, an entrepreneur with a single employee don't have to worry about it, right? Wrong! It makes...
Now that 2020 is well underway, all small businesses in the UK will be looking at how they can grow over the coming year. Many of the decisions here will rest on where any attention should fall within your organisation. As any business owner knows, there...
The complexities of accounting in the modern era make it important for all business owners to recognise the importance of cloud accounting. Many sole traders historically relied on paper accounts, but the introduction of UK government digital legislation means this is increasingly difficult to administer. Ultimately,...
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Accounting forms the backbone of your business; whether you're an entrepreneur working alone or a multi-national corporation, accountancy is an essential consideration. Making it as easy, efficient, and accurate as possible is of the utmost importance, and to do that you need to learn and hone...
2020 has well and truly arrived, making now the perfect time to streamline your small business accounting to ensure this year is your most profitable yet. Make 2020 the year you beat your competitors and exceed your yearly targets by following these tips… 1. Optimise your cash...
A new year heralds a new start and is a time when many consider setting up a new business venture. When you start a business, the first thing to decide upon is whether to create a limited company or go in as a sole trader. There...
For any small business, payroll is one of the key tasks to get on top of each month. This is basically the process of paying your employees but also involves sending the relevant NI and tax contributions to HMRC for each one. Getting this key task...
As 2020 begins to draw nearer, you may be thinking of branching out in your career and setting up your own business. Business start-ups are the lifeblood of the UK economy and the New Year is the perfect time to make a fresh start. One key...
Start-ups are the lifeblood of the UK economy and vital to the country's success. Running this kind of business can sometimes bring its own challenges though - usually around budgets and money! This means that finding the best way to look after your key business functions...
If you're starting your own business, payroll affordability could be one major issue causing worry about ongoing operations. Retaining the best people in your business isn't always about paying top dollar, though. There are a variety of benefits/expenses that could be offered new hires and directors...