KashFlow https://www.kashflow.com Accounting & Payroll | Free Trial - No Card Required‎ Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:52:02 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.13 https://www.kashflow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/kashflow-icon-2.png KashFlow https://www.kashflow.com 32 32 Everything you need to know about cashflow https://www.kashflow.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-cashflow/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-cashflow/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2020 08:32:06 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=84576 Cashflow is a fundamental part of every business and, in these unprecedented times, managing it correctly has never been more important Think of monitoring cashflow like checking the pulse of your business, it’s a vital health check that’s needed to ensure everything is okay. Understanding cashflow Cashflow simply refers to the movement of money going […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-cashflow/feed/ 0 Make self-assessment digital https://www.kashflow.com/blog/make-self-assessment-digital/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/make-self-assessment-digital/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:45:07 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=84602 Self-assessment is a key part of every business, as HMRC uses it to calculate the tax on your income. But while essential it’s also incredibly time-consuming with most businesses choosing to outsource the responsibility. Digital tools and bookkeeping software aim to nullify the hassle for individuals and small businesses. How does software help with self-assessment? […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/make-self-assessment-digital/feed/ 0 Everything you need to know about the Job Retention scheme https://www.kashflow.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-job-retention-scheme/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-job-retention-scheme/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:09:16 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=84600 Following the huge economic impact of COVID-19, the government issued a new Job Retention scheme to minimise redundancies. However, as the scheme is so new a lot of uncertainty remains. To support we’ve sieved through the government’s published guidance to collate everything you need to know. Who is covered by the scheme? The scheme covers […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-job-retention-scheme/feed/ 0 COVID-19: Everything you need to know about the available self-employed aid https://www.kashflow.com/blog/covid-19-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-available-self-employed-aid/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/covid-19-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-available-self-employed-aid/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:41:19 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=84545 The government recently announced that self-employed workers can apply for a support scheme worth 80% of their average monthly profits. The aid has been put in place following increased pressure after the previously announced job retention scheme was put in place a week earlier that supports employers and their workforce. The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak stressed […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/covid-19-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-available-self-employed-aid/feed/ 0 COVID-19: Tips to ensure productivity when working from home https://www.kashflow.com/blog/covid-19-tips-to-ensure-productivity-when-working-from-home/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/covid-19-tips-to-ensure-productivity-when-working-from-home/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:33:28 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=84543 England’s deputy chief medical officer recently stated that it could be six months before life in the UK returns to ‘normal’. Many UK businesses have been working from home for the last few weeks and this prediction implies that it could be much longer than first expected until employees are back in the office. For […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/covid-19-tips-to-ensure-productivity-when-working-from-home/feed/ 0 Coronavirus and cashflow: In uncertain times, how do SMEs manage? https://www.kashflow.com/blog/coronavirus-and-cashflow-in-uncertain-times-how-do-smes-manage/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/coronavirus-and-cashflow-in-uncertain-times-how-do-smes-manage/#respond Fri, 27 Mar 2020 13:03:42 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=84475 The harsh and shocking effects of the coronavirus crisis are being felt through all parts of society, in every aspect of all our lives. Small businesses are being hit particularly hard. Some self-employed people have spoken about facing financial ruin. What can poor cashflow management mean for a business? As all business owners know, cashflow […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/coronavirus-and-cashflow-in-uncertain-times-how-do-smes-manage/feed/ 0 Holland, Hawaii or Honduras: Wherever your staff go, we’ve got their holiday pay sorted https://www.kashflow.com/blog/holland-hawaii-or-honduras-wherever-your-staff-go-weve-got-their-holiday-pay-sorted/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/holland-hawaii-or-honduras-wherever-your-staff-go-weve-got-their-holiday-pay-sorted/#respond Thu, 14 Nov 2019 09:00:47 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=84195 Whether it’s Holland, Hawaii, or Honduras your staff may be using their paid holidays to fly to any number of exotic destinations in coming months. But while you may be transfixed by their travel tales and eager to see their snaps of Samoa and pictures from Panama, more importantly you need a solution to ensure […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/holland-hawaii-or-honduras-wherever-your-staff-go-weve-got-their-holiday-pay-sorted/feed/ 0 Missed the digital VAT deadline? What HMRC needs you do now https://www.kashflow.com/blog/missed-the-digital-vat-deadline-what-hmrc-needs-you-do-now/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/missed-the-digital-vat-deadline-what-hmrc-needs-you-do-now/#respond Mon, 19 Aug 2019 09:54:33 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=84002 Businesses who have been frantically trying to get over the finish line for the first digital VAT submission but just fallen short can breathe a sigh of relief. Why? HMRC has spoken out about the consequences for those who have failed to get everything done by 7 August and it’s going to alleviate the concerns […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/missed-the-digital-vat-deadline-what-hmrc-needs-you-do-now/feed/ 0 KashFlow Payroll Named in Capterra’s Top 20 Most Popular for Payroll Software https://www.kashflow.com/blog/kashflow-payroll-named-top-20-payroll-capterra-awards/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/kashflow-payroll-named-top-20-payroll-capterra-awards/#respond Mon, 05 Aug 2019 11:04:08 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=83881 KashFlow Payroll named ‘Top 20 Payroll Software Product’ by Capterra KashFlow Payroll has been named a Top 20 Payroll Software Product by Capterra, a free online service that helps organisations find the right software. We’re pleased to announce we’ve made it into the ‘Top 20 Most Popular Payroll Software’, an independent assessment that evaluates user […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/kashflow-payroll-named-top-20-payroll-capterra-awards/feed/ 0 Making Tax Digital and additional VAT functionality update https://www.kashflow.com/blog/making-tax-digital-and-additional-vat-functionality-update/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/making-tax-digital-and-additional-vat-functionality-update/#respond Mon, 21 Jan 2019 16:34:24 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=82240 We’ve always prided ourselves on being specialists in straightforward bookkeeping for sole traders, freelancers, small and micro businesses. Paying VAT is one of the biggest and most daunting parts of any small business’s accounting journey, whether you’re preparing to register for the first time or you’re a tax veteran. VAT has gotten a lot of […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/making-tax-digital-and-additional-vat-functionality-update/feed/ 0 Brexit – Vital VAT actions for businesses https://www.kashflow.com/blog/brexit-vital-vat-actions-for-businesses/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/brexit-vital-vat-actions-for-businesses/#respond Thu, 03 Jan 2019 09:43:38 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=82224 Vital VAT actions for businesses as Brexit-shaped sword of Damacles hangs perilously above The New Year has arrived but with it comes trepidation and uncertainty for businesses across the land, with Britain’s EU withdrawal agreement hanging by a thread. The possibility of the ‘no deal’ scenario dangles perilously over us like a sword of Damacles. […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/brexit-vital-vat-actions-for-businesses/feed/ 0 How to Complete Your Self-Assessment https://www.kashflow.com/blog/how-to-complete-your-self-assessment/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/how-to-complete-your-self-assessment/#respond Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:12:32 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=82209 If you’ve never had to complete a self-assessment tax return before, the very thought of doing so can be quite daunting. However, like many things it’s easy when you know how. So, before you start putting off the paperwork, read through our go to guide to completing your self-assessment. We’re here to show you what […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/how-to-complete-your-self-assessment/feed/ 0 Making Tax Digital: What You Need to Know https://www.kashflow.com/blog/making-tax-digital-what-you-need-to-know/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/making-tax-digital-what-you-need-to-know/#respond Mon, 10 Dec 2018 16:09:43 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=82204 Making Tax Digital: What You Need to Know HMRC recently introduced a fundamental change to the way the UK tax system works. It’s called Making Tax Digital, and it’s being rolled out across the country over the coming years. If Making Tax Digital is new to you, or you’re not sure if the changes apply […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/making-tax-digital-what-you-need-to-know/feed/ 0 Beginner’s guide to business tax https://www.kashflow.com/blog/business-tax/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/business-tax/#respond Fri, 19 Oct 2018 08:47:57 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=82096 Beginner’s guide to business tax With a new business comes new tax responsibilities, and if this is your first time then it can all look a bit confusing. So to help you out, we’ve written this quick guide to the main types of business tax you’ll have to pay, how you’ll pay them and what […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/business-tax/feed/ 0 Introducing the KashFlow Healthcare Suite with Natasha Chryssafi https://www.kashflow.com/blog/introducing-kashflow-healthcare-suite-natasha-chryssafi/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/introducing-kashflow-healthcare-suite-natasha-chryssafi/#respond Mon, 01 Oct 2018 12:52:25 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=81992 We’re ready to launch our brand-new IRIS KashFlow Healthcare Suite, so to get you ready, we thought we’d introduce you to Natasha Chryssafi, one of our Product Managers, to tell you all about it. What is the IRIS KashFlow Healthcare Suite? The IRIS KashFlow Healthcare Suite is a cloud based suite of products comprising payroll, […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/introducing-kashflow-healthcare-suite-natasha-chryssafi/feed/ 0 The KashFlow Guide to Working from Home https://www.kashflow.com/blog/kashflow-guide-working-home/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/kashflow-guide-working-home/#respond Fri, 28 Sep 2018 08:16:48 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=81980 One of the best ways to keep overheads down in the early days of running a business is to work from home. But did you know you can save some more money by claiming tax relief? It’s true! HMRC allow you to claim tax relief for home expenses if you run your own business from […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/kashflow-guide-working-home/feed/ 0 What is Managed Payroll? https://www.kashflow.com/blog/what-is-managed-payroll/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/what-is-managed-payroll/#respond Thu, 13 Sep 2018 10:53:42 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=81886 What is Managed Payroll? At KashFlow, we recently launched Managed Payroll – which is our name for an outsourced payroll service. In this blog, we’ll take a look at what outsourcing actually is and why it could be a massive benefit for your business. What is outsourcing? Outsourcing is defined as “obtaining goods or services […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/what-is-managed-payroll/feed/ 0 Small businesses facing Auto Enrolment audits and fines https://www.kashflow.com/blog/small-businesses-facing-auto-enrolment-audits-fines/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/small-businesses-facing-auto-enrolment-audits-fines/#respond Fri, 07 Sep 2018 08:30:31 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=81852 Now that Automatic Enrolment into Workplace Pension schemes has finished its rollout and applies to businesses of every size, The Pensions Regulator are carrying out audits to ensure that business are meeting their responsibilities. Further to this, they are actively fining businesses that aren’t complying with legislation regardless of that business’s size. What fines can […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/small-businesses-facing-auto-enrolment-audits-fines/feed/ 0 What is the cash flow gap? https://www.kashflow.com/blog/cash-flow-gap/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/cash-flow-gap/#respond Fri, 24 Aug 2018 08:35:52 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=81746 If left unchecked, a cash flow gap can create serious problems for a small business. There are, however, ways for business to plug this cash gap and ensure their business maintains a smooth financial ride through the year. In this blog, we take a look at some of the most effective methods. What is a […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/cash-flow-gap/feed/ 0 Introducing KashFlow’s New Mileage Module https://www.kashflow.com/blog/mileage-module/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/mileage-module/#respond Fri, 17 Aug 2018 08:31:25 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=81673 Sole traders and partnerships who use HMRC’s “simplified expense” method must log all the trips they make for work and claim back the mileage from their business. The amount they can claim back is variable depending on the number of miles they travel in the Tax Year. We understand that keeping track of all business trips […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/mileage-module/feed/ 0 Expense management tips for SMEs – challenges and solutions https://www.kashflow.com/blog/expense-management-tips-smes/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/expense-management-tips-smes/#respond Fri, 10 Aug 2018 08:29:30 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=81627 In this week’s blog, Cashplus explore the common expense management issues faced by small businesses – and how Making Tax Digital is set to change ways of working across the board.    In a survey conducted by Certify on Expense Management Trends, it was shown that 55% of small business owners used Microsoft Excel/spreadsheets as their […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/expense-management-tips-smes/feed/ 0 Is online bookkeeping secure? https://www.kashflow.com/blog/online-bookkeeping-secure/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/online-bookkeeping-secure/#respond Fri, 03 Aug 2018 08:23:53 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=81599 What do we mean by ‘online’ bookkeeping? Online bookkeeping utilises ‘the cloud’. In layman’s terms the cloud is simply a way that data and software is stored online. By using online bookkeeping software you’ll have access to your bookkeeping software and business’s financial data through the cloud wherever there is an internet connection. Unlike legacy […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/online-bookkeeping-secure/feed/ 0 What is Expense Management? https://www.kashflow.com/blog/what-is-expense-management/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/what-is-expense-management/#respond Fri, 27 Jul 2018 08:42:14 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=81530 We’ve partnered with Cashplus to help KashFlow customers manage their expenses using a prepaid card solution. We’ve already given expense management a brief introduction, but we wanted to delve deeper in what expense management actually is and how it can help your business. If you’ve any questions, or insights into how you manage expenses in […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/what-is-expense-management/feed/ 0 What is Real Time Tax? https://www.kashflow.com/blog/real-time-tax/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/real-time-tax/#respond Fri, 20 Jul 2018 08:28:43 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=81502 As a major component of Making Tax Digital, Real Time Tax is a term that UK small businesses will need to know if they’re over (or approaching) the VAT threshold.

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/real-time-tax/feed/ 0 Debit card payments overtake cash in the UK https://www.kashflow.com/blog/contactless-overtakes-cash-uk/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/contactless-overtakes-cash-uk/#respond Fri, 29 Jun 2018 08:45:43 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=81429 Is your business equipped to take card payments? Investing in point-of-sale card readers and making sure you’re ready to take contactless payments may seem like a luxury in the early days of your business, but recent findings from UK Finance suggest it may be more and more of a necessity. What’s changed? Figures released by […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/contactless-overtakes-cash-uk/feed/ 0 KashFlow Guide to Direct Debits https://www.kashflow.com/blog/kashflow-guide-direct-debits/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/kashflow-guide-direct-debits/#respond Fri, 22 Jun 2018 08:14:05 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=81414 We’ve partnered with GoCardless to help our customers get paid on time by adopting Direct Debits. But is this the right payment collection method for your business? This blog looks at the advantages of using Direct Debit payments, and some of the background into setting one up. Why choose Direct Debits? Direct Debits are pull […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/kashflow-guide-direct-debits/feed/ 0 Understanding the VAT Annual Accounting Scheme https://www.kashflow.com/blog/vat-annual-accounting-scheme/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/vat-annual-accounting-scheme/#respond Fri, 15 Jun 2018 08:21:13 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=81385 With Making Tax Digital and its online-only, quarterly reporting around the corner, we take another look at the VAT Annual Accounting Scheme to see how it will change with this new tax initiative.

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/vat-annual-accounting-scheme/feed/ 0 Business Payments Through the Years https://www.kashflow.com/blog/payments-through-history/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/payments-through-history/#respond Fri, 08 Jun 2018 08:03:59 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=81363 With the UK moving ever closer to a cashless and contactless society, we thought it would be fun to look back at all the ways businesses have received payments. Making and taking payments runs deep into our past, with the first coins being traced back to the Iron Age Anatolia (now Turkey). Since then, we’ve […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/payments-through-history/feed/ 0 Staying on top of your bookkeeping ahead of Making Tax Digital https://www.kashflow.com/blog/bookkeeping-for-making-tax-digital/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/bookkeeping-for-making-tax-digital/#respond Fri, 01 Jun 2018 09:19:40 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=81348 With the new Making Tax Digital system coming into effect early next year, businesses over (or approaching) the VAT threshold will need to make sure they have a bookkeeping system in place that is both simple to update and easy to understand.

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/bookkeeping-for-making-tax-digital/feed/ 0 5 Ways Your Business Can Find Customers on Social Media https://www.kashflow.com/blog/5-ways-startups-generate-leads-social-media/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/5-ways-startups-generate-leads-social-media/#respond Fri, 25 May 2018 09:28:49 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=81318 The Battle for Attention: Here’s What Your Business is Up Against Startups with a strong social media presence understand that it takes more than a funny cat meme or inspirational Facebook post to get customers. In a world where over 300,000 Tweets and over 30,000,000 Facebook messages are created every single minute, startups face an […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/5-ways-startups-generate-leads-social-media/feed/ 0 How to Transition Your Physical Business Online https://www.kashflow.com/blog/transition-physical-business-online/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/transition-physical-business-online/#respond Fri, 18 May 2018 08:31:19 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=81250 If you currently own a brick-and-mortar business and fail to have an online presence, you are missing out on a huge avenue of finding new potential customers. At this point, most people spend time searching for companies online. They no longer drive around their neighbourhood looking for the perfect store. They perform research on the […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/transition-physical-business-online/feed/ 0 Introducing the New & Improved Customer and Supplier Areas https://www.kashflow.com/blog/customer-supplier-improvements/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/customer-supplier-improvements/#respond Thu, 10 May 2018 07:52:12 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=81196 After reviewing the most popular posts over on KashFlow Canvass, we’ve opened up our toolkit and made a few changes to the Customer and Supplier areas in KashFlow! In this blog, we’ll give you a quick overview of which processes we’ve simplified, how your work day will be speeded up and what else has changed […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/customer-supplier-improvements/feed/ 0 Qualities That Make a Good Leader https://www.kashflow.com/blog/qualities-of-good-leaders/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/qualities-of-good-leaders/#respond Fri, 27 Apr 2018 09:21:23 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=81065 There’s plenty of advice available on how to be a good leader, though which will apply to you, your team and your business will There are three things you need to know in order to be a good leader: Know your team, including their strengths and weaknesses Know your business’s direction, and how the team […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/qualities-of-good-leaders/feed/ 0 Small Business Guide To Company Car Tax https://www.kashflow.com/blog/company-car-tax/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/company-car-tax/#respond Thu, 12 Apr 2018 14:47:16 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=80909 If you provide your employees with a company car (or fuel) that they can use for personal transport*, then they’ll have to pay company car tax. This is because you’re providing the car in addition to their standard wage, so HM Revenue and Customs will see it as a taxable perk. *Personal transport includes an […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/company-car-tax/feed/ 0 Small business guide to redundancy pay https://www.kashflow.com/blog/small-business-guide-redundancy-pay/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/small-business-guide-redundancy-pay/#respond Thu, 29 Mar 2018 09:04:23 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=80793 What is redundancy? Redundancy is when you, as an employer, reduce your workforce because jobs are no longer needed. As businesses restructure and evolve, it’s an unfortunate fact that sometimes roles are no longer required – either due to a change in your business’s emphasis or as a cost-cutting measure. In this instance, you may […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/small-business-guide-redundancy-pay/feed/ 0 Do You Need A Business Bank Account? https://www.kashflow.com/blog/do-i-need-business-bank-account/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/do-i-need-business-bank-account/#respond Fri, 23 Mar 2018 09:18:54 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=80733 Sole traders aren’t legally required to own a business bank account, but there are several advantages to having separate business and personal finances. In this blog, we look at why you might want to open one. Do I need a business bank account? If you’re a sole trader, then it’s not compulsory for you to […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/do-i-need-business-bank-account/feed/ 0 What Is An Employer Reference Number? https://www.kashflow.com/blog/employer-reference-number/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/employer-reference-number/#respond Fri, 16 Mar 2018 09:40:36 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=80703 An Employer Reference Number (ERN) is a unique set of letters and number used to identify your business. Also called your employer PAYE reference on tax forms, you’ll be given an Employer Reference Number when you first register as an employer with HM Revenue and Customs. Your Employer Reference Number will consist of a 3 […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/employer-reference-number/feed/ 0 Setting up PAYE https://www.kashflow.com/blog/setting-up-paye/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/setting-up-paye/#respond Fri, 09 Mar 2018 09:31:20 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=80674 In a Pay As You Earn (PAYE) online scheme, you deduct income tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs) from your employees’ salary and pay it to HM Revenue and Customers. If you don’t, you’ll be liable for the tax owed. If your employees earn more than £113 per week, get expenses or benefits, have another […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/setting-up-paye/feed/ 0 Win a Hot Air Balloon Ride for two!! https://www.kashflow.com/blog/win-hot-air-balloon-ride-two/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/win-hot-air-balloon-ride-two/#respond Mon, 05 Mar 2018 16:25:24 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=80623 At KashFlow, we want to help small businesses soar. And this month, we’re taking that literally and offering our existing customers a chance to win a Celebration Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two with Virgin Experience Days! How to enter To enter this fantastic competition, you simply have to refer a friend using your unique […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/win-hot-air-balloon-ride-two/feed/ 0 6 Problems Small Businesses Solve With Texting https://www.kashflow.com/blog/texting/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/texting/#respond Fri, 02 Mar 2018 09:11:32 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=80599 Every business owner knows that the place to reach their customers is on their mobiles. But did you know that sending and reading text messages are the number one and two functions mobile users make use of? Reading emails and surfing the internet come in at three and four, respectively. With the popularity of mobile […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/texting/feed/ 0 The Pros And Cons Of Moving Over To A Limited Company https://www.kashflow.com/blog/advantages-of-limited-company/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/advantages-of-limited-company/#respond Fri, 23 Feb 2018 09:15:20 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=80567 What is a limited company? There are two primary types of limited company – those limited by shares and limited by guarantee. The first is the most common amongst businesses, while the second is normally for non-profits and charities. Limited companies are incorporated at Companies House, which means they become their own legal entity. As […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/advantages-of-limited-company/feed/ 0 Tips & Tricks for Online Small Business Success https://www.kashflow.com/blog/online-small-business-success/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/online-small-business-success/#respond Fri, 16 Feb 2018 09:20:02 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=80534 There’s never been a better time to start a small business, given the explosion of technological devices and the Internet of Things. The sheer extent of our global connectivity means that, today, you can reach customers on the other side of the planet for mere pennies on the dollar. For you, the average consumer and […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/online-small-business-success/feed/ 0 How to Register a Company Name https://www.kashflow.com/blog/register-company-name/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/register-company-name/#respond Fri, 09 Feb 2018 12:46:53 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=80403 Want to register a company name? This guide covers all the steps from picking a name to proving it’s yours! Do I have to register my company name? Registering your company name isn’t compulsory for sole traders, though you will have to register yourself with HM Revenue and Customs. You’ll have to do this in […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/register-company-name/feed/ 0 How to set up an eBay business https://www.kashflow.com/blog/set-up-ebay-business-shop/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/set-up-ebay-business-shop/#respond Fri, 26 Jan 2018 10:28:48 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=80335 1000s of UK small business count eBay as their primary source of income, with some even becoming millionaires through the platform. While eBay still has a reputation as a website people use to flog their unwanted items, there are now hundreds of successful eBay businesses. And while the auction element is still at the heart […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/set-up-ebay-business-shop/feed/ 0 Can you be employed and self-employed? https://www.kashflow.com/blog/sole-trader-and-employed/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/sole-trader-and-employed/#respond Fri, 12 Jan 2018 09:38:55 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=80165 If you’ve got an idea for a business, but aren’t in a position to fully invest your time and energy into it just yet, then you’re in luck – as you can be employed and self-employed at the same time! Not only is it possible, it’ll be easy for you if you follow the steps […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/sole-trader-and-employed/feed/ 0 When Does A Small Business Need To Start Paying Tax? https://www.kashflow.com/blog/when-to-start-paying-tax/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/when-to-start-paying-tax/#respond Fri, 05 Jan 2018 09:35:23 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=80043 When to register a new business for tax You should register as a sole trader or a partnership as soon as you start trading. There are two easy ways to do this: Calling the HM Revenue & Custom’s Newly Self-employed helpline on 0300 200 3504 Registering online at https://www.gov.uk/log-in-file-self-assessment-tax-return If you’re registering as a private […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/when-to-start-paying-tax/feed/ 0 Productivity + Positivity: 5 Ways to Work Better and Feel Better https://www.kashflow.com/blog/productivity_and_positivity/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/productivity_and_positivity/#respond Thu, 21 Dec 2017 11:01:38 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=79976 In the modern workplace, the pressure to perform optimally at all times can feel overwhelming. With demanding deadlines, long hours and back-to-back meetings all adding to the average office worker’s stress levels, it can become difficult to drum up the positivity you need to work at your best – but it doesn’t have to be. […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/productivity_and_positivity/feed/ 0 Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) For Hiring Contractors https://www.kashflow.com/blog/construction-industry-scheme-cis/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/construction-industry-scheme-cis/#respond Fri, 15 Dec 2017 09:14:51 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=79932 If you’re a contractor hiring a subcontractor, then you may have to register for the Construction Industry Scheme to contribute towards taxes. What is the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)? The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is designed to prevent self-employed subcontractors from avoiding paying tax. Under CIS, contractors deduct income tax directly from subcontractor payments and […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/construction-industry-scheme-cis/feed/ 0 Employment Allowance https://www.kashflow.com/blog/employment-allowance/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/employment-allowance/#respond Thu, 07 Dec 2017 09:46:30 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=79851 Employment allowance grants employers up to £3,000 per year off their secondary Class 1 National Insurance bill. The allowance is taken off your National Insurance Contributions (NICs) until the £3,000 has gone or the tax year ends – whichever comes first. Can I claim Employment Allowance? Most businesses and charities, including community amateur sports clubs, […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/employment-allowance/feed/ 0 A Guide to Emergency Tax https://www.kashflow.com/blog/emergency-tax/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/emergency-tax/#respond Fri, 01 Dec 2017 10:02:36 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=79831 What is emergency tax? Emergency tax codes are issued when HM Revenue and Customs don’t have enough information about an employee’s income and tax details for a tax year and they can’t issue the correct tax code. As an employer, you can use these emergency tax codes to work out how much tax to deduct […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/emergency-tax/feed/ 0 What is an EC Sales List? https://www.kashflow.com/blog/ec-sales-list/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/ec-sales-list/#respond Tue, 28 Nov 2017 09:31:53 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=79828 EC Sales Lists are used when reporting the VAT on sales to the EU.

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/ec-sales-list/feed/ 0 Guide to HMRC PAYE Forms https://www.kashflow.com/blog/paye-forms/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/paye-forms/#respond Fri, 24 Nov 2017 09:14:04 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=79803 The Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system is a way of paying income tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs).  In the PAYE scheme, you’ll deduct tax and NICs from the employees’ wages before they are paid. If you use the PAYE system, there are forms you’ll need to include in your payroll to show how […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/paye-forms/feed/ 0 What is the Flat Rate VAT Scheme? https://www.kashflow.com/blog/flat-rate-vat-scheme/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/flat-rate-vat-scheme/#respond Tue, 21 Nov 2017 08:53:17 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=79678 The VAT Flat Rate Scheme is an alternate way to pay VAT, in which you pay a certain percentage and keep the difference.

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/flat-rate-vat-scheme/feed/ 0 Employee Performance & Appraisals https://www.kashflow.com/blog/employee-appraisals/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/employee-appraisals/#respond Fri, 17 Nov 2017 09:43:47 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=79669 What are employee appraisals? Employee appraisals are a method of evaluating employee performance and providing feedback on it. Performance appraisal of employees should be part of an ongoing development program between employers and their teams. It is advised that a record is kept of employee appraisals, so there should be both written and verbal feedback. […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/employee-appraisals/feed/ 0 What is a credit note? https://www.kashflow.com/blog/what-is-a-credit-note/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/what-is-a-credit-note/#respond Mon, 13 Nov 2017 15:00:21 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=79655 Every business aims to deliver the best service as often as possible but, no matter how hard you try, mistakes can be made. Yet, the way you react to a mistake is vitally important. This is your chance to show you are professional and fair – every customer will forgive an honest mistake if the […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/what-is-a-credit-note/feed/ 0 How to amend a VAT return https://www.kashflow.com/blog/amend-vat-return/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/amend-vat-return/#respond Mon, 13 Nov 2017 13:48:50 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=79653 We’re all human and we all make mistakes. While we do all we can to help you with your accounts at KashFlow, we know that sometimes errors can be made when making your records.

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/amend-vat-return/feed/ 0 Dealing With Wages In Control Accounts https://www.kashflow.com/blog/dealing-wages-control-accounts/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/dealing-wages-control-accounts/#respond Mon, 13 Nov 2017 13:28:17 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=79650 As a business, the wages that you pay might well be one of your biggest regular expenses. Not only that, but it’s vital to keep your employees happy and ensure they get the money that they’re owed each month. It’s important, therefore, to keep on top of your payroll. By tracking wages in your control […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/dealing-wages-control-accounts/feed/ 0 What is employee engagement? https://www.kashflow.com/blog/employee-engagement/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/employee-engagement/#respond Fri, 10 Nov 2017 09:21:13 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=79641 What is employee engagement? Employee engagement is a method of improving workplace culture so that employees are more involved in and enthusiastic about their work. By setting various conditions in the workplace, including open communication, you can encourage a more motivated and productive workforce. What are the aims of employee engagement? The aim of employee […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/employee-engagement/feed/ 0 How to Stay Healthy At Work https://www.kashflow.com/blog/workplace-stress/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/workplace-stress/#respond Fri, 03 Nov 2017 09:25:30 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=79577 What is workplace stress? Workplace stress, while common, can become a serious issue that affects you, your employees and co-workers. If left unchecked, workplace stress can lead to illness or exacerbate existing conditions. It’s therefore essential you take care of yourself whether you’re self-employed, working for someone else, or a mix of both. This guide contains […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/workplace-stress/feed/ 0 What is a part-time job? https://www.kashflow.com/blog/what-is-a-part-time-job/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/what-is-a-part-time-job/#respond Fri, 27 Oct 2017 08:01:03 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=79526 Whether you need someone to help you out for a couple of hours a week, or need to take extra work on to support your new venture – you’ll probably come across part-time jobs at some point in your small business career. But what are part-time hours? Do part-time employees get the same benefits as […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/what-is-a-part-time-job/feed/ 0 Recruitment and Hiring Process https://www.kashflow.com/blog/recruitment-hiring-process/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/recruitment-hiring-process/#respond Fri, 20 Oct 2017 07:44:31 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=79490 The recruitment process can be a lengthy one, even for a small business. From establishing what you want from the role to finding someone who can do it, there’s a fair bit of work involved. This guide will talk you each of the stages of recruitment, and explain exactly what you need to do so […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/recruitment-hiring-process/feed/ 0 What is an Organisation Chart? https://www.kashflow.com/blog/what-is-an-organisational-chart/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/what-is-an-organisational-chart/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2017 08:04:58 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=79450 If your business is growing and you’re increasing the number of employees, you may benefit from introducing an organisation chart to keep track of who everyone is, and what they all do. Organisation chart definition An organisation (or organisational) chart is a structural diagram or graphic that shows how all the positions within a business […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/what-is-an-organisational-chart/feed/ 0 Time in Lieu Explained https://www.kashflow.com/blog/time-in-lieu-explained/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/time-in-lieu-explained/#respond Tue, 10 Oct 2017 12:59:19 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=79431 During busy times, you may need your employees to work longer hours or extra days. You might offer them overtime pay, but you can also offer them time in lieu. What is time in lieu? Time in lieu is the paid time off work an employee gets for having worked additional hours. Lieu means “instead”. […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/time-in-lieu-explained/feed/ 0 Share the Workload with Additional Users! https://www.kashflow.com/blog/additional-users/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/additional-users/#respond Thu, 05 Oct 2017 09:12:25 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=79370 We’re very pleased to announce enhancements to the Additional User area in KashFlow! One of the most popular requests on KashFlow Canvass, we’ve spent time working with our customers to perfect a system that allows different members of your team to access KashFlow with individual log-ins and levels of permission. This update provides a complete […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/additional-users/feed/ 0 Small Business Advice Week: The Impact of Making Tax Digital https://www.kashflow.com/blog/sbaw-mtd/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/sbaw-mtd/#respond Thu, 28 Sep 2017 10:51:24 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=79326 In this year’s Small Business Advice Week, we’ve been looking at growth and productivity in UK small businesses. As a key part of this, we’ve taken a look at the impact Making Tax Digital, recently reintroduced in the Finance Bill 2017-2019, is having on small businesses across the UK. How tax and accounts affect growth […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/sbaw-mtd/feed/ 0 The KashFlow Guide to Notice Periods https://www.kashflow.com/blog/guide-notice-periods/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/guide-notice-periods/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2017 15:23:34 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=79251 What is a notice period? A notice period is the amount of time an employee has to give between handing in their resignation and actually leaving the company. This notice period also applies when an employer tells an employee their contract is being terminated. As an employer, you have to make sure your employment contracts […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/guide-notice-periods/feed/ 0 5 Ways Your Small Business Can Save Money Right Now https://www.kashflow.com/blog/5-ways-small-business-can-save-money-right-now/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/5-ways-small-business-can-save-money-right-now/#respond Fri, 15 Sep 2017 09:59:04 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=79187 Most of us are in business to be successful and to make money. Profits are key to enable further investment and to pay the wages of the people driving the company forward. Whether you’re concerned about the costs in your business or simply want to improve profitability, here are five easy ways to cut expenses […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/5-ways-small-business-can-save-money-right-now/feed/ 0 Bradford Factor Calculator https://www.kashflow.com/blog/bradford-factor-calculator/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/bradford-factor-calculator/#respond Wed, 13 Sep 2017 08:16:20 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=79152 What is the Bradford Factor? The Bradford Factor is a formula employers can use to monitor unauthorised absences. By calculating an individual score based on absence patterns, the Bradford Factor gives a fair way to assess when to take action against employees that are constantly calling in sick. Why use the Bradford Factor? The Bradford […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/bradford-factor-calculator/feed/ 0 Holiday Entitlement https://www.kashflow.com/blog/holiday-entitlement/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/holiday-entitlement/#respond Fri, 08 Sep 2017 07:56:31 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=79090 What is holiday entitlement? Holiday entitlement is the legal minimum amount of time employees can have off each year. Under UK law, paid holiday entitlement is currently 5.6 weeks per year. Holiday entitlement UK In the UK, you’re entitled to a minimum of 5.6 weeks of paid holiday per year. This equates to 28 days […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/holiday-entitlement/feed/ 0 KashFlow at Small Business Advice Week https://www.kashflow.com/blog/kashflow-small-business-advice-week/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/kashflow-small-business-advice-week/#respond Wed, 06 Sep 2017 12:21:53 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=79053 At the end of August, we were fortunate enough to attend the latest Small Business Advice Week, held at the ICAEW Headquarters in London. Small Business Advice Week has been helping bring brands, banks and organisations closer to small businesses for over a decade. It provides a fantastic forum for companies like us to advise […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/kashflow-small-business-advice-week/feed/ 0 Automatic Enrolment – Creating A Workplace Pension Scheme For Employees https://www.kashflow.com/blog/automatic-enrolment-creating-workplace-pension-scheme/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/automatic-enrolment-creating-workplace-pension-scheme/#respond Fri, 01 Sep 2017 08:23:19 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=78963 From 1 October 2017, all eligible new employees must be automatically enrolled into a workplace pension scheme. As an employer, it’ll be your responsibility to provide them with one. If you’re about to hire your first employee, or still haven’t reached your staging date, then this guide will be able to help you get everything […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/automatic-enrolment-creating-workplace-pension-scheme/feed/ 0 Introducing KashFlow HR https://www.kashflow.com/blog/kashflow-hr-launch/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/kashflow-hr-launch/#respond Fri, 25 Aug 2017 08:23:23 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=78873 Say hello to our fantastic new HR software! We’re very excited to announce the launch of our new HR software: KashFlow HR! It’s the easiest way to keep on top of business data compliance legislation and people management. By giving your employees opportunity to manage their own data, from booking holidays to tracking development, KashFlow […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/kashflow-hr-launch/feed/ 0 The Right Way to Cut Your Business Energy Costs https://www.kashflow.com/blog/cut-business-energy-costs/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/cut-business-energy-costs/#respond Fri, 18 Aug 2017 07:45:13 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=78838 More effort is placed on energy efficiency than contract management—and that’s costing you dearly. Remarkably, more businesses spend large amounts of time and money developing initiatives to become more energy efficient than managing their gas and electricity contract costs. That’s not to say that efficiency measures are a waste of time, because they’re not. But […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/cut-business-energy-costs/feed/ 0 How to prevent non-payments from occurring https://www.kashflow.com/blog/prevent-non-payments-occurring/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/prevent-non-payments-occurring/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2017 08:54:22 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=78797 Unpaid invoices are more of a problem than many people realise. If unchecked, these can lead to financial loss, redundancies, or even bankruptcy. To discuss the issue, Liz Parsons – working with World First – looks into how to prevent these from ever occurring. It may be a key part of the business agreement, yet […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/prevent-non-payments-occurring/feed/ 0 Tax and National Insurance in Self-Employment https://www.kashflow.com/blog/tax-national-insurance-self-employed/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/tax-national-insurance-self-employed/#respond Fri, 11 Aug 2017 08:15:17 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=78755 If you’re self-employed, it’s your responsibility to pay tax and National Insurance for yourself. This can be a scary responsibility, and sometimes quite confusing. To help you understand the shape of the UK tax system, and how you fit into it as self-employed, we’ve written this blog on tax and National Insurance for the self-employed. […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/tax-national-insurance-self-employed/feed/ 0 Cloud Accounting: A Quick Introduction https://www.kashflow.com/blog/intro-cloud-accounting/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/intro-cloud-accounting/#respond Fri, 04 Aug 2017 08:29:04 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=78646 If you’re looking for an easy way to do your accounts, then you’ve probably read about cloud accounting. Over a quarter of UK SMEs now use cloud accounting due to its benefits in security, flexibility and reduced overheads. But what is it, exactly?   What is the cloud? The cloud is the name for web-based […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/intro-cloud-accounting/feed/ 0 Fire Safety in Your Small Business https://www.kashflow.com/blog/fire-safety-small-business/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/fire-safety-small-business/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2017 08:08:28 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=78504 Fire Protection Online is the ‘Amazon’ of the fire protection world, offering quality products and service at unbeatable prices. They are also committed to helping simplify the fire safety so everyone is better protected. Stuart Collyer, Staff Writer at Fire Protection Online, is here to help you get your business fire safe. In any business, […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/fire-safety-small-business/feed/ 0 Self-Employed Pensions: What Should You Be Doing? https://www.kashflow.com/blog/self-employed-pensions/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/self-employed-pensions/#respond Fri, 28 Jul 2017 08:45:53 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=78261 When you’re self-employed, creating a pension can be easy to forget about. But with the State Pension predicted to pay out just £8,000 a year and retirement ages changing, it’s becoming increasingly important to make plans for your future. Pensions can be a daunting topic, especially if it’s not something you’ve considered before. So we’ll […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/self-employed-pensions/feed/ 0 Corporation Tax Reform of Loss Relief: What’s The Latest? https://www.kashflow.com/blog/corporation-tax-reform-loss-relief-latest/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/corporation-tax-reform-loss-relief-latest/#respond Thu, 20 Jul 2017 09:16:45 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=78151 The Corporation Tax reform of loss relief was originally announced in the Finance Bill, as published 20 March 2017, and was originally scheduled to come into force on 1 April 2017. The policy’s aim is to make tax relief more flexible. It also aims to ensure profitable businesses pay a fair amount of tax. As a […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/corporation-tax-reform-loss-relief-latest/feed/ 0 Making Tax Digital: What the Delays Mean For Small Businesses https://www.kashflow.com/blog/making-tax-digital-delayed/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/making-tax-digital-delayed/#respond Fri, 14 Jul 2017 14:03:16 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=78118 Originally scheduled to start coming into force by April 2018, rollout of the UK government’s Making Tax Digital initiative has been delayed by “at least” two years. It is now projected for a 2020 start date. Making Tax Digital: what’s changed? As announced by the Treasury, there are two key features to the announced delay: […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/making-tax-digital-delayed/feed/ 0 Six Reasons You Should Adopt Online Marketing https://www.kashflow.com/blog/why-online-marketing/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/why-online-marketing/#respond Fri, 07 Jul 2017 08:23:48 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=78036 Whether you’re a brand new business or an industry stalwart – you need to take your marketing online. Why? Well, here’s six big reasons, in no particular order: Your online presence is permanent You won’t always be sat at a stall in a Trade Fair. The advert you’re running won’t run endlessly. But your website, […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/why-online-marketing/feed/ 0 New To Sales? Here’s Five Problems Everyone Faces https://www.kashflow.com/blog/five-sales-problems/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/five-sales-problems/#respond Fri, 07 Jul 2017 08:14:41 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=78026 You’ve got a great business idea, a killer business plan and raised enough funds to bring it to life. So now? You need to get out there and sell. That can be trickier than it sounds, especially if you’ve never done it before. Sales is filled with unexpected challenges. To give you an idea of […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/five-sales-problems/feed/ 0 P11D – What It Is and What You Need To Do https://www.kashflow.com/blog/guide-to-p11d/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/guide-to-p11d/#respond Thu, 06 Jul 2017 14:32:44 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=78015 P11D is a tax form for expenses and benefits that needs to be filed by employers of nearly all business sizes. To fill it in, you’ll need to calculate the cash equivalent of benefits and expenses you’ve provided during the tax year. We explain how to do this further down. Who does the P11D form […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/guide-to-p11d/feed/ 0 Workplace Pensions in 2017 – What You Need To Know https://www.kashflow.com/blog/workplace-pensions-2017/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/workplace-pensions-2017/#respond Tue, 04 Jul 2017 10:59:56 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=77983 The UK law on workplace pensions has changed. If you employ someone, even a sole nanny or a cleaner, you will be expected to provide them with a workplace pension. This is compulsory, and employees will be automatically enrolled into a workplace pension if they meet the following criteria: Not already in a workplace pensions […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/workplace-pensions-2017/feed/ 0 Making Your First Year of Business a Success https://www.kashflow.com/blog/first-year-business-success/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/first-year-business-success/#respond Fri, 30 Jun 2017 08:07:04 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=77953 The first year of running your small business will go by in a blur. There’s a lot to do, and it’s got to be done right first time. Fortunately, there’s plenty of advice and software available to help every entrepreneur get going. Wondering where you’ll start? Here are some of the things you should know […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/first-year-business-success/feed/ 0 Learn How to Prioritise Your Workload https://www.kashflow.com/blog/prioritise-your-workload/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/prioritise-your-workload/#respond Wed, 28 Jun 2017 08:36:12 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=77938 Learning to prioritise your workload is a key skill for everyone, in every profession. If you’re self-employed or a small business owner, it’s especially important to prioritise as you’re always doing so many things at once. We know it can seem overwhelming at times, especially when something goes wrong and your whole workload is thrown […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/prioritise-your-workload/feed/ 0 Four Inspirational UK Entrepreneurs https://www.kashflow.com/blog/four-inspirational-uk-entrepreneurs/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/four-inspirational-uk-entrepreneurs/#respond Sat, 24 Jun 2017 10:14:23 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=77868 A record-breaking 657,790 new businesses were founded in the UK last year but in five years’ time, only half of them will still be trading. Odds like that make you wonder whether it’s worth the risk involved in setting up your own business. However… there’s a vast number of UK-born entrepreneurs who have faced the […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/four-inspirational-uk-entrepreneurs/feed/ 0 The Queen’s Speech: How Banning Letting Agent Fees Will Affect You https://www.kashflow.com/blog/queens-speech-banning-letting-agent-fees-will-affect/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/queens-speech-banning-letting-agent-fees-will-affect/#respond Fri, 23 Jun 2017 09:04:20 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=77859   Yesterday’s Queen’s Speech may have been dominated by Brexit, but there were plenty of other proposals put forward, ranging from a Civil Liability Bill to a new Data Protection Law that includes the “right to be forgotten”. One such proposal is a Tenant’s Fees Bill, which will ban landlords from charging letting fees. What is […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/queens-speech-banning-letting-agent-fees-will-affect/feed/ 0 KashFlow Reporting Enhancements – Say Hello To Hassle Free Reporting https://www.kashflow.com/blog/kashflow-reporting-enhancements-say-hello-hassle-free-reporting/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/kashflow-reporting-enhancements-say-hello-hassle-free-reporting/#respond Thu, 15 Jun 2017 10:22:40 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=77655 Hassle free reporting is now here thanks to KashFlow’s updated reporting. Reporting is an integral part of a business as it helps you gain insight into how your business is performing in different areas. These reports often need to be shared with people that are involved in your business, such as any investors or your […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/kashflow-reporting-enhancements-say-hello-hassle-free-reporting/feed/ 0 Invoice Problems, Here Today, Scone Tomorrow https://www.kashflow.com/blog/invoice-problems-today-scone-tomorrow/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/invoice-problems-today-scone-tomorrow/#respond Mon, 05 Jun 2017 13:11:39 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=77587 Waiting for your invoices to be paid can be a real drag, as can making them look professional enough to send out in the first place. A professional invoice should have your company logo, name and address on and should be well presented and easy to read – this can be tricky to achieve if […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/invoice-problems-today-scone-tomorrow/feed/ 0 Starting A New Business? Read This First… https://www.kashflow.com/blog/starting-new-business-read-first/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/starting-new-business-read-first/#respond Tue, 09 May 2017 14:54:34 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=77528 If you’re thinking of starting your own business you’ve come to the right place. Whether you have run a business before, just left school or retired these tips will help you get your start-up up and running.   Get a mentor No one is born an expert in everything and there are lots of different […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/starting-new-business-read-first/feed/ 0 App-solutely brilliant news https://www.kashflow.com/blog/app-solutely-brilliant-news/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/app-solutely-brilliant-news/#respond Thu, 04 May 2017 14:15:49 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=77487 Have you heard that KashFlow now has a mobile app? With KashFlowGo you can keep your business in your pocket and manage your finances wherever you are.  Perfect for sole traders and small business owners you can create and send invoices and quotes and view a snapshot of your finances from anywhere in the world […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/app-solutely-brilliant-news/feed/ 0 How To Get Paid Faster With KashFlow https://www.kashflow.com/blog/get-paid-faster-kashflow/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/get-paid-faster-kashflow/#respond Wed, 03 May 2017 10:46:49 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=77483 An effective payments strategy is integral to the success and growth of a business with over three quarters of UK businesses suffering from late and non-payment of invoices. This can be a death grip to small businesses who rely on fast payments to keep their business afloat. A scary 76% of businesses are being affected […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/need-know-starting-business/feed/ 0 What Social Media Channel Is Right For Your Business? https://www.kashflow.com/blog/social-media-business/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/social-media-business/#respond Mon, 10 Apr 2017 12:53:56 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=77250 So how do you determine what social media channel is right for you and your business? Should you have a presence everywhere to gain maximum exposure? Or will doing this spread you too thin? Is time and resource an issue? Below we have rounded up some of the merits of the key social channels to […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/social-media-business/feed/ 0 4 Things Successful People Do All The Time https://www.kashflow.com/blog/successful-people/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/successful-people/#respond Tue, 04 Apr 2017 15:23:31 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=77256 It’s a question that plays on the mind of many a small business owner – how exactly do you achieve success? One trick is to think the way the most successful people think and adopt the same habits they have. Here are four characteristics of successful people that you can try and adopt today. 1.They […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/successful-people/feed/ 0 4 Ways To Measure Success In Your Small Business https://www.kashflow.com/blog/measure-success-small-business/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/measure-success-small-business/#respond Fri, 31 Mar 2017 10:27:55 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=77262 If you want success for your small business (and what business owner doesn’t) then it’s a good idea to understand exactly what it is. But what should you look for to gauge if your business is heading in the right direction? Here are a few things to consider to help you understand if you’re experiencing […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/measure-success-small-business/feed/ 0 3 Signs Being A Digital Nomad Is Right For You https://www.kashflow.com/blog/3-signs-digital-nomad/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/3-signs-digital-nomad/#respond Thu, 23 Mar 2017 13:31:58 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=77272 Digital nomads make a full-time living from their laptop, allowing them to work from anywhere, whether that’s their living room or a Wi-Fi enabled coffee shop. Digital nomads can be freelancers, bloggers, entrepreneurs and full-time employees who work exclusively online. For the right person, the digital nomad lifestyle is awesome. For the wrong person, it’s nothing short […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/3-signs-digital-nomad/feed/ 0 Changing From Sole Trader To Limited Company https://www.kashflow.com/blog/sole-trader-limited-company/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/sole-trader-limited-company/#respond Mon, 20 Mar 2017 15:07:46 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=77290 Making the move from sole trader to limited company is not as difficult as you may think it is. Starting up in business as a limited company involves a more complex formation process, and the financial and administrative responsibilities of running a limited company are certainly greater than those of a sole trader. However, there are […]

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]]> https://www.kashflow.com/blog/sole-trader-limited-company/feed/ 0 How To Make It Easy For Customers To Buy From You https://www.kashflow.com/blog/easy-customers-buy-from-you/ https://www.kashflow.com/blog/easy-customers-buy-from-you/#respond Fri, 17 Mar 2017 11:31:51 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=77297 Are your company sales not quite where you’d quite like them to be? Perhaps then you should consider just how easy it is for customers to buy from you. Sadly many businesses are totally unaware of the barriers in place that stop the customer parting from their hard earned cash. In this blog, we look […]

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