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.
Why Processes and Quality Control Are Crucial for Business Success
Did you know that inefficient processes can cost businesses up to 30% of their revenue? That’s a huge loss, all because of disorganised systems and lack of oversight. The good news: you can avoid these costly mistakes by implementing clear processes and robust quality controls. Here’s the breakdown and why they're crucial for business [...]
Maximising Your Acting Career: A Guide to Tax-Deductible Expenses
As an actor, your income can be unpredictable - so why pay more tax than necessary? Understanding your tax-deductible expenses can help you keep more of what you earn and invest it back into your career. This guide offers an overview of tax-deductible expenses for actors and tips to simplify your financial management. What [...]
Employers National Insurance Contributions for 2025-26
Key National Insurance Updates for 2025-26 Are you prepared for the changes to Employers’ National Insurance (NI) Contributions in 2025-26? Cost increases and new threshold adjustments could affect your payroll. It's important to plan ahead now to save money and ensure smooth operations. Here’s what you need to know about the new rates. What [...]
Kickstart 2025: Strategic Planning for Business Success
How did your business perform last year, and what new opportunities do you see in 2025? As we step into the new year, now’s the perfect time to reflect on past performance and set the stage for future success. Strategic planning helps businesses align their goals with actionable steps and ensures a clear path [...]
Tinsel and Taxes: Common Year-End Accounting Mistakes to Avoid
The festive season is here, and while it’s a time for celebration, for business owners, it can also be a hectic time filled with year-end accounting tasks that are easy to push aside. Between Christmas parties and the final push to meet deadlines, it’s easy to overlook things that could cause problems later. Here’s [...]
The Tech CEO’s Guide to Building a Strong Financial Backbone
Running a tech business is exciting. There’s always a new idea to build, a team to scale, or a challenge to solve. But as someone who works closely with tech founders and CEOs, I’ve seen how easy it is for the financial side to get pushed down the priority list. The truth is, no [...]
Navigating Rising Costs & Financial Challenges in Theatre: How Atek Can Help
The world of theatre production is filled with creativity and passion. However, behind the scenes, numerous production companies are grappling with significant financial challenges as their costs continue to rise. In fact, a recent SOLT & UK Theatre study highlighted that 40% of venues are at risk of closure over the next five years [...]
What Does an Accountant Do? And 15 Things You Didn’t Know They Did
How the Right Accountant Can Save You Time, Stress, and Money When most people think of accountants, they picture someone crunching numbers and filing tax returns once a year. And while that’s still part of the job, there’s a lot more to it - especially when you work with someone who really understands small [...]
Monetisation Strategies that Drive Revenue for Tech Companies
Effective monetisation is crucial for tech companies looking to boost revenue and stay ahead of the competition. While innovation grabs attention, it’s the right monetisation strategy that fuels long-term success. You’ve built a great product — but how do you turn that into reliable revenue? To maximise earnings, it takes more than just features [...]
Autumn Budget – October 2024: Key Information to Know
What was announced in the Autumn Budget 2024? Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Autumn Budget on Wednesday 30 October 2024. She pledged to ‘invest, invest, invest’ to drive growth and ‘restore economic stability’. Billions in tax rises Ms Reeves said the Budget will raise £40 billion in taxes. Employers’ National Insurance contributions (NICs) will [...]
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