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Beat the 2025 National Insurance hike with strategic insights on salary sacrifice vs. auto-enrolment. Discover how to reduce NI costs for employers and employees.

Silvia Merchant

Nov 114 min read

Beat the 2025 National Insurance hike with strategic insights on salary sacrifice vs. auto-enrolment. Discover how to reduce NI costs for employers and employees.

Following the October 31st, 2024 Budget announcement, significant changes to National Insurance Contributions (NICs) are set to take...

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Salary vs Dividends – When Should You Consider Each Option for Profits Over £100K?

Silvia Merchant

Sep 122 min read

Salary vs Dividends – When Should You Consider Each Option for Profits Over £100K?

As a business owner, one of the key financial decisions you’ll make is how to take money out of your company. Should you pay yourself a...

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Are You Ready to Truly Understand Your Business Without Committing to a Monthly Subscription?

Silvia Merchant

Sep 31 min read

Are You Ready to Truly Understand Your Business Without Committing to a Monthly Subscription?

If you're looking to gain deeper insights into your business without the need for a monthly commitment, there are still plenty of options...

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Thinking of Taking Dividends from Your Company? Here’s What You Need to Know

Silvia Merchant

Aug 303 min read

Thinking of Taking Dividends from Your Company? Here’s What You Need to Know

Taking dividends from your company can be a great way to enjoy the profits you’ve earned. But before you do, it’s important to understand...

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Things to Consider When You're Not on Track in Your Business

Silvia Merchant

Aug 204 min read

Things to Consider When You're Not on Track in Your Business

Running a business is no small feat. It's a constant juggle of tasks, decisions, and deadlines. But what happens when you find yourself...

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Cashflow Management: Ensuring Your Business Stays Afloat

Silvia Merchant

Jul 162 min read

Cashflow Management: Ensuring Your Business Stays Afloat

Running a business is akin to managing your personal finances. Just as you need to ensure you have enough money to buy food, pay rent,...

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Tax Considerations for Contractors Outside IR35 with Profits Over £50,000

Silvia Merchant

Jul 33 min read

Tax Considerations for Contractors Outside IR35 with Profits Over £50,000

As a contractor operating outside IR35 with profits exceeding £50,000, there are several financial and tax considerations to keep in mind...

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Are entertainment costs allowable and can I claim any VAT relief?

Silvia Merchant

Jul 34 min read

Are entertainment costs allowable and can I claim any VAT relief?

Entertaining can be the fun part of running a business, you can share experiences, food and drink out of the typical work setting. It can...

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Home expenses to claim when you're self employed: FAQs

Silvia Merchant

Jul 33 min read

Home expenses to claim when you're self employed: FAQs

1. What is an "allowable expense"? By law, an expense is allowable as a deduction only if it is incurred "wholly and exclusively" for...

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What you need to know if your income is over 100K per year?

Silvia Merchant

Jul 34 min read

What you need to know if your income is over 100K per year?

Here are some tax tips if you earn over 100K. Your personal allowance is reduced by £1 for every £2 your income is over the £100,000...

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