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.
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 [...]
3 Simple Ways to Check Your Business’s Financial Health
Financial health isn’t just about profit. It’s about knowing where your money’s going, how long it will last, and whether your business can handle unexpected bumps in the road. Here are 3 simple ways to check your business’s financial health. How Do You Check a Business’s Financial Health? 1. Understand Your Cash Runway Your [...]
Spring Statement 2025: Key Points & What It Means for You
What Was Announced in the Spring Statement 2025? Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered the Spring Statement on Wednesday, 26 March 2025, focusing on economic stability and reaffirming her commitment to a single major fiscal event each year. She stated, "To provide security for working people and to deliver a decade of national [...]
Creative Enterprise Zones: Supporting London’s Creative Sector
How Creative Enterprise Zones Are Supporting London's Economy Since their launch in 2018, Creative Enterprise Zones (CEZs) have made a remarkable impact on London's creative economy, not only creating thousands of new jobs but also offering vital support to artists and creative businesses. Take Hackney Wick, for example. It was once a struggling area [...]
Guide to the UK’s Most Tax-Efficient Investment Schemes
If you're looking to grow your wealth while paying less tax, the UK offers several tax-efficient investment schemes that can help you maximise your returns while minimising tax liabilities. Whether you're looking for low-risk, flexible savings or high-growth opportunities, this guide will help you navigate the best options available. Comparison of Investment Schemes When [...]
Efficient Tax Planning Strategies for Family Businesses
Running a family business, whether as a company, partnership, or other unincorporated structure, can offer unique opportunities for tax efficiencies. By making the most of the options available, family businesses can reduce their tax burdens and increase profitability. Here are some key strategies to help your family business optimise its tax planning. How To [...]
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