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Our blog posts are inspired by real questions from real clients, by breaking developments in tax and finance, or simply by things we need to get off our chests. You’ll find explainers, intelligent commentary and forthright opinion pieces, on everything from the Budget to the business expenses. It’s all designed to put you in the know so you can make smart decisions, or to get you thinking. And if there’s something you’re curious about that’s not covered here, drop us a line and we’ll see what we can do.
Should I incorporate my buy-to-let?
What are the pros and cons of incorporating a buy-to-let? Here’s what you need to know before setting up a company.
The power of management accounts
While management accounts are not compulsory, they are powerful tools when making important business decisions. Here’s why.
What happens in a HMRC investigation?
If, for whatever reason, you or your business becomes the subject of an HMRC investigation, here’s what you can expect.
4 ways to turn a good a business into a great one
From management accounts to cashflow forecasts, there are a range of tools you or your accountant can use to take your business to the next level.
I’ve had a tax penalty – how do I appeal?
Following the self-assessment deadline, you might have the unpleasant surprise of a penalty notice from HMRC. There are ways to appeal this, though.
24 Tips and Treats to Help You and Your Business – Part 3
The last part in our series to help your business thrive is here. Find out the final eight below. Tip 17 – Give a gift to your loved ones to reduce your Inheritance Tax You can give a gift to your loved ones whilst also making the most of your annual exemption for...
How do I grow my business beyond a one-man-band?
You’ve got your one-man-band business up and running, but how do you take it to the next level?
24 Tips and Treats to Help You and Your Business – Part 2
For those who are following our blogs, here is the second part of our top tips and treats you may find useful. Tip 9 - Gift some not-so trivial benefits We love some trivial benefits here at Mayflower Accountancy. What a way to thank your team by giving them a gift to...
24 Tips and Treats to Help You and Your Business – Part 1
In the next three articles, we will be going into these 24 tips in more depth. Below you will find part one, including eight tips from us to you.
How to build your 2022 business budget
With 15 years of designing, building, and assessing budgets for huge companies, here is our guide on how you can build your own 2022 budget.
10 tips to get cash flow into your business
Cash flow is an age-old problem for the business owner. Here are 10 tips I have to get more cash into your business.
How do I hire my first employee?
Hiring your employee is an exciting, but daunting experience. Here are our top tips to think about before you hire employee number one.
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