Turning a profit is at the heart of running any successful company. But should profits be the only financial focus

A ‘grant of representation’ is the generic term for the legal order issued by the probate court in the estate of a deceased person

Getting your head around the basics of bookkeeping, accounting and good financial practice may not come naturally to all business owners

Getting a lawyer to draw up your Will may be a more expensive way. But if it’s done properly, using a lawyer can save a lot of stress.

Improvements to the probate service could mitigate the financial and emotional impact of delays on bereaved families.

If you’re self-employed, a partner or a company director, then HMRC will ask you to submit an annual self-assessment tax return

Self-Assessment is a system HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) uses to collect Income Tax

When you’re self-employed, you’re responsible for paying tax and National Insurance on your income.

Self-Assessment tax return can look very daunting, but if you’re organised and understand what you’ll be asked for they’re a lot simpler.

Whether it’s your first payslip or if you’ve been working for years, it’s still important to know how your pay is worked out.

You must keep records of all business income and expenses to work out your profit for your tax return.

The different ways you can be employed make a big difference to how you pay tax and National Insurance and save for your retirement.

f you’re a director then taking out a director's loan against the cash in your limited company might seem like a sensible thing to do.

As your business grows, there will be an increasing need to create new roles and hire new employees.

what steps can you take to ensure you’re on track with your Personal Budget?

Feeling like a slave to your business implies the loss of control.

Carrying out research and development (R&D) can be an expensive part of developing your product/service and growing your business.

Budgeting is one of the foundational building blocks of attaining healthy finances and managing your money.

A Guide To The Autumn Statement 2023

Scaling up your business isn't about steady growth over time. It's about having a clear strategy for quickly expanding the business.