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The 5 numbers that separate thriving manufacturing & construction businesses from those scrambling for cash. 💰Your year-...
04/07/2026

The 5 numbers that separate thriving manufacturing & construction businesses from those scrambling for cash. 💰

Your year-end accounts? They’re history. By the time they land on your desk, the decisions that mattered are already made.

These five numbers, tracked monthly, are your windscreen:
01 → Margin by job (not blended)
02 → Work in progress (WIP)
03 → Debtor days
04 → Forward order book
05 → Break-even point

Most owners wait until cash runs short to look at these. The smart ones? They watch them every month.

Swipe through to see what each one means for your business. 👉

We build clear monthly reporting for manufacturing & construction firms, so you lead with the full picture, not last year’s accounts.

📊 Want to see all five for your business? Book a finance health check — link in bio.

Save this for your next month-end.

25/03/2026

Hiring your child in your limited company… smart move or risky? 🤔

It’s 100% legal in the UK 🇬🇧
But ONLY if you do it properly.

✔ They must actually do real work
✔ You must pay a reasonable wage
✔ Keep records (just like any employee)

Done right, it can be a tax-efficient way to extract money from your company 💸

Done wrong… it could raise red flags with HM Revenue and Customs 🚨

Thinking of doing this? Make sure you get it set up correctly.

18/03/2026

UK Sick Pay Changes Coming – April 2026 📢

Here’s what’s changing 👇
• Sick pay from Day 1 – the 3-day waiting period will be removed.
• More employees qualify – the minimum earnings threshold is being scrapped.
• New calculation – employers will pay the lower of 80% of average earnings or the SSP rate.

What this means for businesses:
💷 Potentially higher payroll costs
📋 Updates to payroll systems and sickness policies

28/02/2026

Being an accountant in the 🇬🇧 UK right now? It’s basically a full-time job… on top of your full-time job. 😅📊

One minute you’ve nailed the rules, the next minute HM Revenue & Customs drops an update and suddenly it’s “plot twist!” 💥

Blink and you might miss something. 👀

But that’s what makes great accountants stand out, we don’t just crunch numbers, we stay curious, keep learning, and adapt faster than tax rates change. 📚⚡

In this profession, knowledge isn’t optional… it’s the real asset. 💼✨

21/11/2025

💡 Do you really know when your Corporation Tax is due?
A lot of people get this mixed up, so here’s the simple version:

📌 Corporation Tax is charged on your company’s profits, not your personal income.
📌 Your company tax return must be filed within 12 months after your accounting period ends.
📌 But the payment? It’s due 9 months and 1 day after year-end.

⚠️ Here’s what many miss:
If you don’t pay on time, HMRC starts charging interest from day one… and it won’t stop until the bill is cleared.
If you miss the filing deadline, penalties kick in — starting small but growing fast the longer you wait.

Staying on top of deadlines isn’t optional — it’s how you keep your cash where it belongs.
Stay organised. Stay calm. 💼✅

📊 Every £1 of sales needs a plan.Did you know the average net profit margin for UK restaurants is just around 4.2% in 20...
11/11/2025

📊 Every £1 of sales needs a plan.

Did you know the average net profit margin for UK restaurants is just around 4.2% in 2024?
That means for every £100 in turnover, only about £4.20 ends up as profit after all costs.

If you’re running a coffee shop or bistro doing, say, £400k turnover a year, that could be just £16,800 profit before tax.

With our tailored accounting & CFO services for hospitality venues, we help you push that margin higher by controlling food cost, labour and overheads.

👉 Slide through to see what your target margins should look like.

08/11/2025

💸Are you missing out on any tax allowances?

✨ £12,570 Personal Allowance – Earn this much before paying Income Tax
✨ £500 Dividend Allowance – Tax-free dividends from investments
✨ £1,000 Trading Allowance – For small side hustles or freelance work
✨ £20,000 ISA Allowance – Save or invest tax-free
✨ £9,000 Junior ISA – Help your kids save tax-free
✨ £60,000 Private Pension Allowance – Tax relief on pension contributions
✨ £3,000 Capital Gains Allowance – Profit from investments without paying tax

⏳ Deadline Alert! Don’t let your Self-Assessment sneak up on you.✅ Contact us now and stay stress-free!
03/11/2025

⏳ Deadline Alert!

Don’t let your Self-Assessment sneak up on you.
✅ Contact us now and stay stress-free!

🌿 Take a deep breath. You’ve handled chaos before — and you’ll turn this one into opportunity too. ✨Life doesn’t always ...
20/10/2025

🌿 Take a deep breath. You’ve handled chaos before — and you’ll turn this one into opportunity too. ✨

Life doesn’t always go to plan, but every storm you’ve faced has shaped your strength. This moment? Just another chance to rise, adapt, and create something even better. 💪💫

🎁💰 Smart Gifting Tip!Did you know you can gift money to your children completely tax-free? 🙌 There’s no gift tax on mone...
17/10/2025

🎁💰 Smart Gifting Tip!

Did you know you can gift money to your children completely tax-free? 🙌 There’s no gift tax on monetary gifts within the annual allowance — and if you live 7 years after making the gift, it’s exempt from inheritance tax too! 🌟

A simple way to pass on wealth tax-efficiently and give your loved ones a head start in life. ❤️💼

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