Insights
Practical advice for ambitious business ownersWhen to introduce a holding company (and why it matters)
A “holding company” can sound like something reserved for large corporates. In practice, we increasingly see small businesses adopting group structures for one main reason: options. A well-designed holding company can help you separate risk, protect value you’ve built, and make future moves: new ventures, diverse investment, or exit planning, easier to execute. The decision […]
Business Property Relief changes from April 2026: what the new £2.5m threshold means for family businesses
In the run-up to Christmas, the Government issued an updated statement on its planned reforms to Inheritance Tax (IHT) reliefs, specifically Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR). APR is clearly headline-grabbing, but for most family-owned trading companies, BPR is the relief that matters. And while the revised announcement is a softening of […]
Finance demystified: what your accounts are really telling you
How to use your financial reports, even if you’re not an accountant Business owners don’t start a company because they love accounts If you find your accounts confusing, you are not alone. This guide explains business accounts explained in plain English, helping business owners and finance managers turn reports into practical insight. Most business owners, […]
Owner-manager pay in 2026/27: time to review, not repeat
For years owner manager remuneration packages have relied on a familiar default: take a small salary and the rest as dividends. It has been widely shared, widely repeated, and in many cases it has worked well. But going into 2026/27, it is increasingly risky to treat remuneration as a set-and-forget decision. Not because the salary-and-dividend […]
Everything you need to know about Companies House identity verification
A major change for UK company directors is coming, here’s what you need to know and how to prepare. From 18 November 2025, every company director, Person of Significant Control (PSC), and anyone filing on behalf of a company will need to verify their identity with Companies House. It’s one of the biggest updates in […]
What could go wrong? A practical guide to reviewing risk
Even the slickest businesses can get caught out You’re busy scaling, growing the business. You’ve got great customers, cashflow is being managed and your team is delivering. What could go wrong? The question is not about pessimism. It’s good business sense. Even well-run businesses face risk and the impact of getting caught off guard can […]
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