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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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Growing a restaurant business is exciting, but it’s hard work too, and riddled with risks and complexity.
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.
5 Tips to Ensure that Your Food & Beverage Business is Scalable
As a Food & Beverage business owners, it’s only to be expected that you want to take things to the next level. However, before you begin to grow...
5 Business Management Tips that Will Make Your Life 10 Times Easier
There’s nothing quite like being your own boss, but running a Food & Beverage business can be a huge headache at times, too. When you’re first...
4 Ways to Protect Your Food & Beverage Business During Uncertain Times
It’s no secret that we are living in strange and uncertain times. This is especially difficult for Food & Beverage business owners because...
How to Use Downtime to Improve Your F&B Business
The fourth wave of covid-19 has presented yet another slew of challenges for food and beverage business owners. Christmas sales have been hampered...
3 Powerful Strategies to Boost Your Bottom Line
In business, it’s not about the money you make but the money you take. Generating £100,000 in sales sounds great, but if it costs you £90,000 to get...
3 Cost Effective Marketing Strategies to Take Advantage of Right Now
It's no secret that marketing can be expensive. However, as a Food & Beverage (F&B) business owner, you don't have to spend a lot of money...
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