26 February, 2025 3 min read Share Copy Link Copied For new CFOs in financial services, the first 90 days set the foundation for long-term success. But what does that foundation really look like? Jeff Whaley, CFO at Haversine Funding, shares candid insights from his journey transitioning into his first CFO role. Here’s what we […]
Month: February 2025
Self Assessment and Making Tax Digital: What MTD for Income Tax means for landlords
25 February, 2025 13 min read Share Copy Link Copied Is it really the end of Self Assessment for landlords? Discover how property income will be affected by Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. Have you heard that Self Assessment might be coming to an end? And that the need for you to file an […]
Employee onboarding: How to set your new hires up for success
21 February, 2025 7 min read Share Copy Link Copied As small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), employee onboarding may seem like an admin chore. But a strong induction process can hugely impact staff retention and productivity, making it a critical performance driver in your business. Disengaged employees cost the global economy $8.8 trillion a year […]
What is order management? – Sage Advice United Kingdom
14 February, 2025 10 min read Share Copy Link Copied If your business sells products, you need a reliable order management process to keep everything running smoothly. In this article, we explore how order management works, why it’s important, and how you can improve your processes to stay competitive. Here’s what we cover: What is […]
How to prepare for an HMRC tax inspection
14 February, 2025 10 min read Share Copy Link Copied The thought of being investigated by HMRC leaves many business owners with a sense of dread. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Often, that fear comes from not understanding the process. In this article, we explain what you can expect from an HMRC […]
Neonatal care leave and pay in 2025: What HR and payroll teams need to know
7 February, 2025 6 min read Share Copy Link Copied If you’re an employer, HR professional, or part of a payroll team, there’s a big change on the horizon. The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 comes into force in April 2025, giving parents of babies in neonatal care the right to take extra […]
How startups can secure investment and become the next UK unicorns
10 February, 2025 12 min read Share Copy Link Copied Synthesia, a UK-based AI video platform, recently secured $180 million (£144 million) in Series D funding and has become the country’s latest unicorn. This shows that sizable investments are still within reach for UK startups. A UK pound unicorn—a privately held startup valued at £1 […]
Payroll compliance: 10 tips to get it right every time
7 February, 2025 7 min read Share Copy Link Copied Payroll compliance is an important consideration for HR and payroll professionals. You need to make sure you can protect your payroll team—and your business as a whole—from any penalties that may stem from non-compliance. You’ll also want to make sure that you’re keeping your employees […]
Want to supercharge your finance team’s output? There’s an AI prompt for that
30 January, 2025 5 min read Share Copy Link Copied Recent advances in AI have dramatically enhanced its ability to harness data and support decision-making. Purpose-built financial AI solutions deliver powerful capabilities that go far beyond generic tools, offering enhanced security, compliance, and control tailored specifically for finance teams. In this article, we highlight practical, […]
Missed the Self Assessment deadline? Here’s what you need to do
1 February, 2025 8 min read Share Copy Link Copied Missed the Self Assessment deadline? You’re not alone. Filing a Self Assessment tax return can be a daunting prospect, and many people miss the 31 January deadline. According to HMRC, 1.1 million people missed the tax return deadline in 2024. If you don’t know whether you […]