Corporation Tax Marginal Relief Explained for UK Small Companies
If your limited company’s profits fall between £50,000 and £250,000, your corporation tax bill is not calculated at a single rate. It sits in a taper zone called marginal relief,…
Invoice Fraud Prevention: A Small Business Playbook for UK Firms
Invoice Fraud Prevention: A Small Business Playbook for UK Firms Imagine paying a £12,000 supplier invoice on time, in full, and then getting a polite email from your supplier asking…
Charging Interest on Late Payments: A Small Business Guide
Late payment is one of the most common cash-flow problems facing UK small businesses. You have done the work, sent the invoice, and then waited — sometimes for weeks past…
Commercial Lease vs Licence: What’s the Difference?
A clear explanation of the difference between a commercial lease and a licence for UK small businesses, and which suits which situation.
Commercial Lease Key Terms Explained
A plain-English glossary of commercial lease terminology for UK small business owners, covering FRI, break clauses, alienation and more.
Hidden Costs of Renting Commercial Property (UK Guide)
A breakdown of the hidden costs beyond rent when renting commercial property in the UK, from business rates to dilapidations.
When to Use a Break Clause: A Small Business Guide
A guide to when and how to use a lease break clause, covering the signs it may be time to exit, strict compliance requirements and alternatives to consider.
How to Negotiate a Commercial Lease for a Small Business (UK)
A practical guide to negotiating a commercial lease as a UK small business, covering key terms, the negotiation process and common mistakes to avoid.
Cyber Security Checklist for UK Small Businesses
A practical cyber security checklist for UK small businesses, covering passwords, multi-factor authentication, backups and Cyber Essentials certification.
How to Create a Strong Password Policy for a Small Business
How to build a strong password policy for a small business, covering password managers, multi-factor authentication and offboarding staff securely.