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Is an accountant good value for money? Ask those who lost £3,000 listening to social media advice instead

Posted on 22 September 202622 September 2026

The age-old stereotype of a person in the pub giving out dodgy advice with the utmost confidence on every possible topic has been replaced by social media and AI.

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Is invoice financing or an overdraft the smart choice for your business?

Posted on 18 September 202618 September 2026

Delayed invoice payments combined with upcoming payroll and business costs, can be frustrating and destabilising for many SMEs – having a significant impact on cash flow and their ability to…

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Is lily padding leeching your business of its value?

Posted on 17 September 202617 September 2026

The dynamic between employer and employee has shifted, with expectations increasing on both sides.

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What are the most common payroll mistakes?

Posted on 14 September 202614 September 2026

Doing payroll can be quite a tricky process for employers. With so many factors going into the process, it can be easy to make an error.

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Three costly payroll compliance risks every small business needs to be aware of

Posted on 9 September 20269 September 2026

Evolving compliance requirements mean the goalposts for payroll compliance are regularly moving and the risk of financial penalties is increasing.

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£4.4bn lost to the heat: Is your business ready for the next heatwave?

Posted on 7 September 20268 September 2026

With temperatures breaking 30 degrees on multiple occasions in 2026, scorching heat is becoming the new normal. Consecutive heatwaves have wiped £4.4 billion from the UK economy, according to research…

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