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Mastering cashflow for small businesses
Practical guide to cashflow for small businesses – forecasting tips, payment tactics and buffers to keep your company on solid ground.
Do I have to declare eBay sales to HMRC? A 2025 update
Do I have to declare eBay sales? Your 2025 guide to HMRC rules, £1k trading allowance, VAT and record-keeping essentials.
Billing for construction companies: Strategies and practices that strengthen your cashflow
Choose the best method for billing for construction companies; improve cashflow, cut disputes and stay CIS‑compliant.
Our latest eBooks
The role of accountants in startup growth
January 14, 2025
Learn how to keep your side hustle tax-compliant and efficient. From self-assessment to VAT and deductions, this guide covers everything you need to know.
Your guide to self assessment: Navigating your tax obligations easily
December 6, 2024
Learn how to manage self assessment with tips on filing, deadlines, and reducing your tax bill. Understand your responsibilities and simplify the process.
VAT compliance made easy: Essential tips for UK companies
October 10, 2024
VAT compliance doesn’t have to be a headache. Learn about it with us at James Scott.
Our latest publications
Diversifying your investment portfolio
June 3, 2025
Diversification spreads risk across different assets, markets and tax wrappers. It helps private investors smooth returns instead of relying on a single share, fund or property. The principle is simple: assets rarely move in perfect sync, so setbacks in one area may be offset by steadier performance elsewhere.
Round- Up June 2025
May 29, 2025
Unemployment has risen to 4.5%, the highest level since summer 2021. The figure covers the first quarter of 2025 and marks a 0.2 percentage point increase from the previous quarter.
Spotlight On Navigating a business merger or acquisition
May 6, 2025
A merger or acquisition can open new doors for growth, streamline operations, and enhance market presence. Businesses across the UK often consider combining forces to improve economies of scale, benefit from complementary expertise, or secure new technology. Although this form of restructuring can bring advantages, it also involves risks if it is not managed correctly
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