Elsa Jones Blog

• Company year-end preparations: time to get ready

  As your company year-end date gets closer, there are a number of administrative and financial tasks to start planning for –…
• Do I need a remuneration strategy?

  As an owner-manager, your chief concern will be making your business profitable and building up cash reserves in the company. But…
• Taking out cash for Directors vs Sole Traders

  Every business owner needs to take cash out of the business at some point. But if you’ve just moved from being…
• Should you choose a company van over a company car?

  Having a vehicle to use for business purposes adds to the efficiency of your business. But should you opt for a…
• What are the benefits of lifetime gifts?

  If you’re thinking of gifting assets to your family and friends, it can be a good idea to do this during…
• Do you need to complete a self-assessment return?

  If you’re self-employed, a partner or a company director, then HMRC will ask you to submit an annual self-assessment tax return. However,…
• What is rent-a-room relief?

  Renting out a spare room in your house is one way to bring in a little extra income. But did you…
• How the increased minimum wage will affect your business costs

  Business costs are on the rise as we near the second quarter of 2022. Supply chain costs are increasing, energy prices…
• Spring Statement 2022: Your summary of the key points

  The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, delivered his Spring Statement on 23 March. Faced with the task of creating a ‘strong economy’ for…
• Quick tips: What are statutory payment rates?

  When you’re an employer, there are various times where you’ll have to pay your employees during a leave of absence. They…
• High inflation: What does it mean for your business?

  High inflation is hitting businesses and households hard in 2022. Across the world, inflation is running high, thanks to factors like…
• Getting funding for your startup

  To quote a well-worn phrase, ‘Cash is King’ and that means it’s critical to start thinking about funding as early as…