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Is accessing business finance harder than it should be?Small businesses are the backbone of the UK economy, but a recent...
20/10/2026

Is accessing business finance harder than it should be?

Small businesses are the backbone of the UK economy, but a recent report from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) highlights the challenges many face when trying to access funding.

📊 The figures speak for themselves:

🔹 SMEs account for 60% of private sector employment and 51% of turnover.

🔹 Yet they receive just 21% of the total value of UK business loans.

🔹 54% of SMEs aren't using any external finance.

🔹 39% believe the cost of borrowing is too high, while 26% find accessing credit too complicated.

The FCA is now looking at ways to make accessing finance easier, including simplifying checks and reducing unnecessary regulatory barriers.

But what does this mean for your business?

Whether you're looking to invest, expand or simply improve cash flow, understanding your funding options is an important part of business planning.

At Cornfield Accountants, we're here to help you understand your financial position and make informed decisions about your business's future.

💬 Have you found accessing business finance challenging? We'd love to hear your thoughts.

Your business is about more than numbers. So is good accountancy.Running a business means making decisions every day – a...
18/10/2026

Your business is about more than numbers. So is good accountancy.

Running a business means making decisions every day – about costs, pricing, investment, cashflow, growth and what comes next.

Having an accountant who understands your business can make those decisions a whole lot easier.

At Cornfield Accountants, we work with businesses to take care of the essential accounting and tax requirements, while also helping you understand what your numbers are telling you.

From accounts, bookkeeping and tax planning to ongoing advice and support, we're here to help you stay on top of your finances and look confidently towards what's next.

Whether you're just starting out, growing an established business or simply feel you could be getting more from your accountant, we'd be happy to have a conversation.

We don't just help to keep your business compliant, we help move it forward.

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When did you last properly review your business expenses? Not simply glancing at the bank balance – actually look at wha...
17/10/2026

When did you last properly review your business expenses?

Not simply glancing at the bank balance – actually look at what's going out each month.

Are there subscriptions you've forgotten about, software you barely use?

Services that have gradually increased in price?

Contracts that haven't been reviewed?

Little monthly payments that don't seem like much individually but soon add up.

So, if you do one thing this month, make it to go through your regular business expenses and question:

Do you still need it?
Are you using it?
Could you negotiate a better deal?
Is there a cheaper alternative?
Or is that particular expense helping you make more money?

Cutting costs isn't about stripping everything back. It's about making sure the money you spend is working for your business.

If you need a hand with this or any other aspect of accounting our team are here to help. Give us a call on 01323 576446 for an initial discussion.

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Backing Britain: What does it mean for UK businesses?Supporting businesses, creating jobs and encouraging economic growt...
14/10/2026

Backing Britain: What does it mean for UK businesses?

Supporting businesses, creating jobs and encouraging economic growth were key themes in the Chancellor's recent Labour Party Conference speech.

Key announcements included:

✅ 130,000 more jobs supported through the National Wealth Fund, with a focus on opportunities for young people.

✅ More apprenticeships and skills training to help workers adapt to changing industries and technology, including AI.

✅ Backing British industry with initiatives to encourage investment and support UK businesses.

✅ Recognition of rising business costs and the challenges these create for growth and investment.

Business groups have welcomed the direction, but are calling for practical measures to turn these ambitions into reality.

The big question: Will the upcoming Budget deliver the support small businesses really need?

At Cornfield Accountants, we'll be keeping a close eye on developments and what they could mean for your business.

Your accountant shouldn't simply be someone you send a bundle of information to once a year.They're also someone you can...
09/10/2026

Your accountant shouldn't simply be someone you send a bundle of information to once a year.

They're also someone you can talk to when you're thinking about:

➡️ Making an investment
➡️ Taking on an employee
➡️ Changing your prices
➡️ Improving cashflow
➡️ Planning for tax
➡️ Growing the business
➡️ Understanding why the numbers aren't quite adding up

Sometimes a conversation BEFORE you make a decision can be far more valuable than discussing it afterwards.

At Cornfield Accountants, we're here to help businesses with the numbers – but also with the decisions behind them.

So don't save all your questions for year-end, make use of your accountant throughout the year.

And if you're looking for a new accountant - you just happen to be reading the right post!

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Being busy isn't the same as being successful.It’s very easy in business to wear “busy” as a badge of honour.A full inbo...
08/10/2026

Being busy isn't the same as being successful.

It’s very easy in business to wear “busy” as a badge of honour.

A full inbox.
A packed diary.
Working late.
Never quite reaching the bottom of the to-do list.

But being busy doesn't necessarily mean your business is performing well.

Better questions may be:

• Is all that hard work delivering the results you want?

• Are you making enough profit for the hours you're putting in?

• Are you spending your time on the right customers, products or services?

• Could something be streamlined, delegated or stopped altogether?

• And is the business giving you what you wanted from it in the first place?

Sometimes taking an hour to look at the numbers can tell you far more than another hour spent clearing the inbox.

Don't just measure how busy your business is. Measure what is being produced.

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If 2026 ended today, would you be happy with your business numbers?It's an interesting question to ask yourself.Not “Hav...
06/10/2026

If 2026 ended today, would you be happy with your business numbers?
It's an interesting question to ask yourself.

Not “Have we been busy?” or “Has turnover increased?” – but are you actually happy with what the business is delivering?

Think about:

📊 Profitability
💷 Cash in the bank
📈 Growth
💸 Costs
⏰ The amount of time you're putting in
🎯 Progress towards your goals

If the answer is yes, that's great. What can you do to maintain that momentum?

If it's 'not quite', you still have time to make changes.

October is a great opportunity to look at what the numbers are telling you and decide what you'd like to do differently during the final months of the year.

Your accountant can help you do more than look backwards – they can help you plan what happens next. That's where we come in!

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📉 Business confidence remains subdued as cost pressures continue to bite.Latest figures from the Institute of Directors ...
03/10/2026

📉 Business confidence remains subdued as cost pressures continue to bite.

Latest figures from the Institute of Directors (IoD) suggest UK business leaders were feeling less optimistic about both the wider economy and their own businesses during July.

The IoD’s Economic Confidence Index fell from -61 in June to -63 in July, while confidence among business leaders in the prospects for their own organisations dropped from +7 to -2.

Revenue expectations also fell to their lowest level of 2026, with the IoD highlighting the combination of weaker expectations and continued high costs as an increasing squeeze on business margins.

For business owners, periods of uncertainty make understanding your numbers even more important. Keeping a close eye on cash flow, costs, margins and forecasts can help you make informed decisions rather than simply reacting to changing conditions.

💬 How confident are you about the year ahead?

It's October! 🍂We’re into the final three months of 2026 – and there’s still plenty of time to make them count.September...
01/10/2026

It's October! 🍂

We’re into the final three months of 2026 – and there’s still plenty of time to make them count.

September was all about taking a fresh look at your business and understanding where you stand.

October? It’s time to do something with that information.

Could you improve profitability?
Build a healthier cash reserve?
Review your prices?
Get ahead with your tax?
Reduce unnecessary costs?
Or simply get a better grip on your numbers?

Small changes made now could put your business in a very different position by the time 2027 arrives.

So our question for October is simple:

What could you change?

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⚠️ Zero-hours contract reforms: what could they mean for employers?Businesses using zero-hours and variable-hours contra...
28/09/2026

⚠️ Zero-hours contract reforms: what could they mean for employers?

Businesses using zero-hours and variable-hours contracts could face significant additional costs under upcoming employment reforms.

The changes are designed to give workers greater security and predictability and include:

👉 A right to be offered guaranteed hours based on hours regularly worked
👉 A right to reasonable notice of shifts
👉 Compensation where shifts are cancelled, moved or cut short at short notice

Government analysis suggests the eventual cost to businesses will depend heavily on how the final rules are structured, including the number of hours worked before an employee qualifies and what constitutes reasonable notice.

For employers, the changes could mean additional administration, workforce planning costs and reduced flexibility – particularly in sectors that rely heavily on variable staffing.

However, the Government argues that greater certainty for workers could also bring benefits through improved wellbeing, financial security and productivity.

The finer details are still being determined, so businesses using zero-hours or similar contracts should keep an eye on developments and consider how the changes could affect their staffing costs and processes.

At Cornfield Accountants, we’ll continue to keep you updated on changes that could affect your business. Just keep an eye on our news pages.

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5 Cornfield Terrace
Eastbourne
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Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
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Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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