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Understanding VAT Thresholds in 2024: A Complete Guide for UK Businesses
For businesses operating in the UK, understanding VAT (Value Added Tax) and meeting compliance requirements is critical. VAT is a consumption tax applied to most goods and services, and when your business crosses a certain ...
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Unlocking Business Growth with Xero: A Guide by Glow Accounts
In today’s dynamic business landscape, having the right tools and partners is essential for success. At Glow Accounts, we specialise in leveraging Xero—one of the most powerful cloud-based accounting platforms available—to help businesses streamline their ...
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Adapting Your Small Business Finances to Economic Shifts in 2024
The economic landscape in 2024 presents unique challenges and opportunities for small businesses. With recent changes such as the Bank of England’s interest rate cuts and a notable decline in new tech startups, small business ...
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Advantages of Being a Sole Trader
Choosing the right business structure is a critical decision for anyone venturing into self-employment. Among the various options, becoming a sole trader is one of the simplest and most popular forms. This article delves into ...
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Holiday Pay Entitlement in the UK: What You Need to Know
Understanding holiday pay entitlement is essential for both employers and employees in the UK. Ensuring compliance with legal requirements not only fosters a fair workplace but also helps avoid potential disputes and penalties. According to ...
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The Importance of Accurate Payroll Management and How Payroll Accountants Can Help
Accurate payroll management is crucial for any business, regardless of size. Payroll errors can lead to significant consequences, including financial penalties, employee dissatisfaction, and damage to your company’s reputation. According to a recent article from ...
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What can Management Accounting do for your Business?
Running a successful business is like juggling multiple balls: boosting sales, trimming expenses, and expanding your customer base. Staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success and there’s one ball that often gets overlooked—the ...
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Understanding Business Scaling: A Guide for Entrepreneurs
The term “scaling” gets tossed around a lot in the business world and online sphere, but what does it really mean? Scaling isn’t just about making more money; it’s about automating and expanding your business’s ...
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Payroll Q & A: An essential guide to the basics
Welcome to our comprehensive guide to understanding payroll essentials! As ‘Payroll Guru’s’ at Glow Accounts, we often get asked the same questions, whether you’re a seasoned employee or new to the workforce, grasping the fundamentals ...
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The Strategic Wizardry of a CFO: A Guide to Business Empowerment
In the vast landscape of business, there exists a figure wielding unparalleled power in steering the financial trajectory of an organisation—the Chief Financial Officer, more commonly known as the CFO. Often hailed as the strategic ...
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Writing a Business Plan
Writing a business plan is a critical step in the process of starting or growing a business. A well-structured and comprehensive plan serves as a roadmap for your business, helping you clarify your vision, secure ...
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Limited Companies and work from home expenses – What can you claim for?
Over the past couple of years since the Covid Pandemic, working from home has become the norm for many organisations. Some businesses have created a hybrid working environment, allowing business owners and employees to split ...
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