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Straightforward, jargon-free guides that help UK business owners understand their numbers, avoid costly surprises, and make confident financial decisions.
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When your accountant gets bought: how to protect continuity, fees and data (UK 2025/26)
When Your Accountant Gets Bought: Protect Continuity, Fees and Data (UK 2025/26) Firm acquired? Here’s what changes, and a 30-day UK plan to protect deadlines, fees and data. Includes clearance email, HMRC/Companies House steps, and GOV.UK/ICAEW guidance.
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What the best accountants for growing service businesses have in common (UK 2025/26)
Best Accountants for Growing Service Businesses (UK 2025/26): 10 Traits They Share
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How to choose an accountant (UK 2025/26), reviews, red flags & questions that save you money
How to Choose an Accountant (UK 2025/26): Reviews, Red Flags & Questions that Save You Money Switching accountant? Use our review framework to spot red flags, ask money-saving questions, and compare providers. Includes GOV.UK-backed checks, onboarding essentials, and a cost-by-situation guide.
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7 Warning Signs It’s Time to Change Your Accountant (+ how to handle a messy handover)
7 Warning Signs It’s Time to Change Your Accountant (UK), Plus How to Handle a Messy Handover Slow replies, surprise bills, missed deadlines or merger chaos? Here are 7 clear signs it’s time to switch , and the exact GOV.UK-verified steps for a safe handover: agent authorisations, VAT’s digital handshake, Companies House codes and data…
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Old vs New Accountant: Your First 90 Days, Side-by-Side
Old vs New Accountant: Your First 90 Days, Side-by-Side (UK 2025/26)
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How Much Does It Cost to Change Accountants in the UK?
How Much Does It Cost to Change Accountants in the UK? (2025/26 Guide) Switch accountants without surprises. See typical onboarding fees, when clean-up is chargeable, and how to compare proposals—plus GOV.UK-verified steps for agent authorisation, VAT digital handshake and deadlines.
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Changing Accountants in the UK (2025/26): What Business Owners Really Need to Know
Changing Accountants in the UK (2025/26): Costs, Process, and What Good Looks Like Thinking of switching accountant? See the step-by-step UK process, typical costs, risks, and timelines, with GOV.UK-verified steps for HMRC agent authorisation, VAT’s digital handshake, and Companies House.
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Best payroll setup for UK SMEs (roles, controls, calendar), 2025/26
Best Payroll Setup for UK SMEs (2025/26): Roles, Controls & Calendar The practical UK SME payroll playbook: who does what, maker–checker controls that prevent errors, and a 2025/26 payroll calendar (RTI, PAYE, AE, P60/P11D). Includes a 52-week cashflow tie-in and when to switch from DIY to outsourced.
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Weekly vs Monthly Payroll (UK 2025/26): cashflow & admin trade-offs
Weekly vs Monthly Payroll (UK 2025/26): Cashflow & Admin Trade-offs Should you pay staff weekly or monthly? See real cash timelines (PAYE by the 22nd, pensions by 19/22), admin workload (FPS/EPS), worked examples, and how to model both in a 52-week forecast.