Accounting Blog for Small Businesses
We offer a range of articles and advice for small businesses on how to get control of their finances, improve efficiency, and grow. Have a question that we don’t cover in our blog? Just give us a call, and let’s chat.
Reflections from the Stage’s Future of Theatre Conference 2026
28th April 2026 | Soho Theatre Walthamstow Last month the Atek directors had the pleasure of attending the Stage's Future of Theatre Conference 2026, held at the stunning Soho Theatre Walthamstow — a venue that felt like exactly the right setting for a conversation about where theatre goes next. As accountants who works exclusively [...]
The Clock Is Ticking on Benefits in Kind
Mandatory payrolling arrives in April 2027 — and most employers aren't ready What you need to know There is now less than a year to go before all employers must tax benefits-in-kind via the payroll, the Chartered Institute of Taxation has warned. Benefits-in-kind are non-cash benefits provided by employers to employees or directors. Common [...]
Autumn Budget 2025: Guide to Rachel Reeves’ Tax Changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Autumn Budget on 26 November 2025, unveiling a package of tax measures projected to raise around £26 billion by 2029–30, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). Most of this revenue is expected toward the end of the forecast period. The government’s approach combines threshold freezes, targeted rate [...]
5 Smart Cash Flow Strategies for Sustainable Business Growth
Business growth is exciting, but without a plan, it can also drain cash fast. Hiring, development and marketing often mean money goes out faster than it comes in. Managing cash flow isn’t just about survival; it’s about making sure your growth is sustainable. Here are our top five strategies for managing cash flow when [...]
Understanding Profit vs. Cash for Smarter Growth
Profit vs Cash: Which is More Important? Running a successful business isn’t just about making money — it’s about understanding how your money moves. Profit shows performance, but cash keeps your business running. Tracking both together helps you plan confidently, avoid surprises, and fuel growth. Profit: Your Performance Scorecard Profit (or net income) shows [...]
5 Simple Ways to Improve Cash Flow Without Cutting Costs
When money feels tight, cutting costs might seem like the obvious solution, but it’s not always the best choice. At Atek Accounting, we help businesses unlock better cash flow with smarter financial strategies. Here are our top 5 tips to improve cash flow without cutting costs: How to Improve Cash Flow Without Cutting [...]
How to Build a Production Budget That Actually Works
A strong production budget does more than tick a box for funders, it guides smart decisions, protects you from costly surprises, and keeps your focus where it belongs: on the creative. At Atek Accounting, too often, we see budgets built on best-case scenarios or missing the hidden costs of staging a show. Want to [...]
Mastering Your First Financial Year: Key Tips for Your First Year as a Founder
Starting a new business is exciting, and in the first year, there’s a lot to manage. Between building your product, winning clients, and hiring your team, finances can easily fall down the list. But the financial decisions you make in year one — or the ones you don’t — will shape the long-term [...]
Applying for Arts Funding? Here’s What Funders Really Want to See
Securing arts funding is a top priority for many theatre companies, but funding is scarce, and competition is fierce. While a strong creative idea is at the heart of any application, it’s the financial planning behind it that often makes the difference. Funders want to see that your application is creative but also realistic, [...]
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: What It Means (and Who’s Affected)
Big changes are coming for self-employed individuals and landlords in how they report income to HMRC. Starting in April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA) will roll out, and this time, it’s really happening. HMRC has begun notifying those affected, and after multiple delays, there’s growing certainty that MTD for [...]
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