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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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Pricing is more than a number it is positioning. This guide shows how to spot when you’re under-pricing, why it hurts profit and momentum, and how to fix it with value-led tactics: anchoring and tiers, elasticity testing, and a simple step-by-step pricing review. If it’s been 12+ months since you last review, start here and start realising your value.

Strong revenue doesn’t always mean strong profit. For many SMEs, margins get squeezed, cash feels tight, and growth adds complexity instead of freedom. In this guide, we share 7 practical profit levers to help you improve margin, efficiency, and long-term sustainability — without burning out your team or sacrificing quality.