UK Employment Rights Bill Sets New Rules for Businesses
The Employment Rights Bill (the Bill), published back in October 2024, brings one of the biggest changes to UK employment […]
Contractor vs Employee: The Truth About Hiring Costs in 2025
The contractor vs employee decision can save your business thousands of pounds if you understand the true cost implications. The
Changing from Sole Trader to Limited Company: Your Step-by-Step Blueprint
Are you running a sole trader business that’s making £50,000 yearly profits? At the time your earnings hit this threshold,
How to Read a Balance Sheet: A Plain-English Guide for UK Business Owners
Reading your balance sheet isn’t just good practice – it’s crucial for any business owner. Your balance sheet shows what
Different Share Classes Made Simple: A Practical Guide for Company Directors
Most new companies begin with a single class of ‘ordinary’ shares. These shares give equal voting and dividend rights to
Statutory Payments – Neonatal Care Leave
Welcome to the third and final instalment of our statutory pay series. In part one we covered what statutory pay
How to Draft a Shareholders Agreement That Actually Protects Your Business
A shareholder’s agreement is not legally required for your business but running your business without one can get pricey with
2025/2026 Tax Rates and Allowances
The tax year runs from 6 April. Here’s an overview of the main tax rates, allowances and national Insurance contributions
Spring Statement 2025
On Wednesday 26th March 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement. In terms of announcements for the average person,
Statutory Payments Explained: Part Two
Welcome to part two of our three part series covering everything related to Statutory payments. In part one we went