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Choosing an accountant who understands your business
Wednesday 30th September 2026
Discover what to look for when choosing the right accountant, from tailored advice and sector expertise to tax planning and business support.
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Financial due diligence: what to check before buying a business
Friday 25th September 2026
Learn how financial due diligence can uncover cash flow issues, liabilities, weak forecasts and other risks before buying a business.
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Tax planning for high earners: practical ways to improve tax efficiency
Saturday 12th September 2026
Explore tax planning for high earners, including pensions, ISAs, tax reliefs, investments and Capital Gains Tax planning.
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Can a sole trader employ staff?
Thursday 3rd September 2026
Can a sole trader employ staff? Learn about PAYE, payroll, employment costs, pensions, insurance and your responsibilities when hiring.
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4 reasons your company is not making a profit
Wednesday 19th August 2026
Busy but not making enough profit? Discover common reasons businesses struggle financially, from low pricing and rising costs to poor financial tracking.
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MTD: Do quarterly updates matter and do timings work?
Wednesday 29th July 2026
Are MTD quarterly updates making tax easier or adding more admin? Explore the benefits and challenges of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
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Paying yourself from your business – everything you need to know about directors’ salaries
Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Salary, dividends or bonuses? Discover the most tax efficient way to pay yourself as a limited company director in the 2026/27 tax year.
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Scam alert – the tax and Companies House frauds every business owner needs to know about
Wednesday 8th July 2026
Learn how to spot business scams, fake HMRC messages and Companies House fraud. Protect your business from costly cybercrime.
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Your end-of-tax-year checklist for 2026/27 – key allowances to use before the 5 April deadline
Tuesday 30th June 2026
Use your ISA, pension, CGT and inheritance tax allowances before 5 April 2027. Plan ahead to reduce tax and protect your wealth.
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Demystifying the P11D: Prepare your business ahead of the 6 July deadline
Monday 29th June 2026
Learn what a P11D form is, which benefits-in-kind to report, key P11D deadlines for 2026 and how to submit P11D and P11D(b) forms to HMRC.
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Capital Gains Tax – why more people are paying it and how to prepare
Wednesday 24th June 2026
Capital Gains Tax now affects more investors, landlords and retirees. Learn the rules, rates and ways to reduce your CGT bill.
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Thinking about VAT registration? HMRC’s VAT Estimator tool could help
Wednesday 17th June 2026
Discover how HMRC's free VAT Registration Estimator can help you assess the impact of VAT registration on your business finances.