by Deepti Agarwal | Sep 9, 2026 | Bookkeeping, Budget Summary, Business Tips
“The latest Bank of England data indicates a fairly sustained rise in new lending since early 2024 and in the most recent quarter, Q1 2026, gross lending was 14 per cent higher than the same quarter a year ago – the largest increase since the end of 2024.” UK Finance,...
by Deepti Agarwal | Sep 7, 2026 | Bookkeeping, Budget Summary, Business Tips
Here’s our Plain English guide to profit and loss and what this report reveals about your finances. What is profit and loss? Your profit and loss statement is commonly called your ‘P&L’. It’s also sometimes referred to as your income statement or statement...
by Deepti Agarwal | Sep 2, 2026 | Bookkeeping, Budget Summary, Business Tips
Having access to capital is one of the foundational elements of good financial management. Capital is what allows you to expand the business, hire more employees and bankroll the next steps in your growth strategy. But where do you find this funding? The problem of...
by Deepti Agarwal | Aug 26, 2026 | Bookkeeping, Budget Summary, Business Tips
Contracting or freelancing requires you to wear a lot of hats. Relationship-building, keeping track of your time, marketing your skills and actually doing the work. But one of your priorities should also be establishing how you handle your money and setting the...
by Deepti Agarwal | Aug 24, 2026 | Bookkeeping, Budget Summary, Business Tips
When you’re operating and managing a small business, you have a finite pot of cash to work with. Because of this, it’s incredibly important to manage your cash well and to have clear budgets and spending limits for every area of your business operations. Let’s take a...
by Deepti Agarwal | Aug 17, 2026 | Bookkeeping, Budget Summary, Business Tips
“Q: What’s the UK-India free trade agreement – and what are the benefits for my UK-based small business?” The UK and Indian governments have announced the creation of a new UK-India free trade agreement – making it easier to trade between the two nations. “A: The...
by Deepti Agarwal | Aug 12, 2026 | Bookkeeping, Budget Summary, Business Tips
The UK’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has wasted no time making new tax policies since taking office, having announced a tax cut to remove VAT from domestic electricity bills from 1 October. While this measure is primarily targeted at households, some smaller...
by Deepti Agarwal | Aug 10, 2026 | Bookkeeping, Budget Summary, Business Tips
Cashflow is incredibly important for businesses. More cash in the account means more capital to fund day-to-day expenses or buy new equipment. However, many small business owners report difficulties when it comes to the delay between issuing an invoice and actually...
by Deepti Agarwal | Aug 5, 2026 | Bookkeeping, Budget Summary, Business Tips
In today’s digital times, you’re probably used to having unrivalled access to your financial numbers, key performance indicators (KPIs) and cashflow metrics. Without good bookkeeping, the speed and quality of your reporting can quickly fall down. So, why...
by Deepti Agarwal | Aug 3, 2026 | Bookkeeping, Budget Summary, Business Tips
Running a busy and successful business means you often don’t have the time to step back and work ON the business. This can be a challenge if your aim is to grow and scale the company. As experienced professional business advisers, we know the value of taking the time...
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