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Latest News from Your Finance TeamWe spend a lot of time offering our clients practical advice on how they can grow their businesses – please see some of our articles below and feel free to share.
Winner of Accountancy Firm of the Year at Business Awards UK 2024
We’re thrilled to share the exciting news that Your Finance Team has been honoured as the Accountancy Firm of the Year at the Business Awards UK 2024! This recognition is a testament to the unwavering dedication and hard work our team has put in over the past year. We...
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How to write a strong business grant application
Do you want to build your business but don’t have access to development funds? A business development grant is a great way to bring in extra cash and support to help you scale up your business and move your company or Not-For-Profit to the next level. In this article...
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The new 25% corporation tax rate – how to cope
No business owner enjoys paying tax but when the Chancellor of the Exchequer raised the rate from 19% to 25% in the 2021 budget you could be forgiven for thinking that there was an audible sharp intake of breath from companies across the UK. The blow was softened by...
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Can you run a limited company without an accountant?
So, you're thinking about diving into the world of running a limited company? It's an exciting adventure, but with great power comes great responsibility – especially when it comes to managing your finances and staying tax compliant. One burning question that often...
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How to choose an accountant for a creative business
When you are thinking about how you should choose an accountant for your creative business there are a lot of things to consider and it can seem to be a daunting prospect. Creatives, as the name suggests, are all very individual and they all work in different ways....
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Will Accountants be Replaced by AI?
In the dynamic realm of finance and accounting, the looming question of whether accountants will be usurped by artificial intelligence (AI) intensifies. However, for digital accountants in the UK, it becomes evident that rather than being a threat, smart technology is...
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How to cope with trading in tough conditions
How to cope with trading in tough conditions For most businesses times are hard. With inflation rising, difficulty obtaining products and services and a very real labour shortage it can feel as though everything is against the business owner. But talk to people who...
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Outsourcing your finance and accounting
Outsourcing your finance and accounting Outsourcing your finance and accounting work can be a great way to supercharge your business and bring you the peace of mind that properly managed finances delivers. There are a whole host of benefits to bringing in an...
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The YFT guide to credit control for SMEs
The YFT guide to credit control for SMEs Cash is king, so making sure that money is sitting in your bank account rather than those of your customers is a key skill for any business owner. Although it might seem a bit alien to you at first, don’t worry. Credit control...
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KPI’s – what are they and how do they help?
As businesses grow they find that maintaining control and understanding what is going on gets harder and harder. Add to this the fact that their accounts get more complex and it can be difficult for business owners to understand what is actually going on and that is...
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Will I pay tax on a company car?
The taxation of company vehicles is one of the most complex areas of tax and as a result one that we get asked about the most. It is not helped by the fact that the rules are different depending upon how you use the vehicle, how your company provides it and whether it...
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What’s the best way to finance vehicles for my business?
If you need a vehicle for your business then what is the best way to pay for it? This is a question that keeps many of our clients up at night so in this post, we’re going to look at the subject. Now we have to add the traditional accountants’ health warning here -...
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