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From government-announced changes and their impact on the business world, to the latest accounting technology and how you can use it to your advantage, we cover all aspects of business, tax and accounting news – just read on to find out more.
making tax digital
Since April 2019, most VAT-registered businesses have had new digital tax requirements under Making Tax Digital (MTD), and more changes could be coming soon. Here’s all you need to know about the scheme.
MTD milestones
How MTD has developed over time, and what could happen next.
Business impacts
How digital accounting could change your business, and how to prepare.
key features
The benefits of online accounting, and how it can improve your processes.
Trusted online tools
Why we recommend Xero and Receipt Bank as MTD-compatible tools.
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Our eBook ‘5 big problems of running a restaurant or café’ will get you on the right path from the start, covering the biggest challenges faced by today’s restaurateurs, and what you can do to resolve them.
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We take a real interest in all things tax, technology and business management, and we think it’s important to share what we know. Read on for our views and analysis of the latest changes affecting the restaurant and cafĂ© industry, and for guidance on key issues.
The Biggest Challenges that Come with Business Growth
Running a business is hard enough, but when it starts to grow it can be even more difficult to manage the new challenges that arise. In this blog...
External vs In-House Financial Management Teams: Which is Better for F&B Businesses?
When running a food & beverage (F&B) business, it can be challenging to keep track of all the financial aspects of the company. Many...
What’s the Difference Between Budgeting and Forecasting?
Budgeting and forecasting are related, but they play different roles in business. In a nutshell, a budget is a step-by-step spending plan, while a...
4 Basic Bookkeeping Tips to Save Time and Money for Your Business
As a Food & Beverage business owner, the likelihood is that bookkeeping isn’t your favourite task. It is, however, extremely important in order...
6 Reasons for Food & Beverage Business Owners to Outsource a Specialist Accountant
As your business grows, it will also encounter new and increasingly complex financial problems. In this day and age, a Specialist Accountant might...
Looking to the Future: Lessons Learned from Covid-19 and Trend Predictions for 2022
2021 was a challenging year for the food & beverage industry, but there were many valuable lessons learned in the process. As we look to the...
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