by Richard Simpson | Nov 12, 2021 | The Explorer
When employees are travelling as part of their remit, it is likely that they may incur additional costs, so understanding hotel and subsistence expenses, and how the rules work, is extremely important. This can include the cost of transport, such as train tickets or...
by Richard Simpson | Oct 28, 2021 | The Explorer
Business travel can be tricky to manage and determine exactly which instances can be covered by business expenses, so, what counts as business travel? The term is generally defined as travel that has been incurred solely for work purposes, so this would exclude daily...
by Richard Simpson | Oct 27, 2021 | The Explorer
As more and more people are now working from home, the desire for a designated workspace has become a top priority for many, which is why claiming tax relief on a garden office is such an important consideration right now. The past year and a half has forced many...
by Richard Simpson | Oct 21, 2021 | The Explorer
One of the great advantages of self-employment or running a business is the freedom it affords you, but those benefits often have to be taken with the headache of chasing invoices, which is why setting automatic invoice reminders in Xero can be a huge help. Many...
by Richard Simpson | Oct 19, 2021 | The Explorer
Keeping abreast of tax changes, new HMRC rules and various levies affecting different UK sectors, can be the source of major headaches for business owners and finance departments, and understanding the health and social care levy is one of those considerations. The...
by Richard Simpson | Jul 27, 2021 | The Explorer
The last 18 months have been tough for all businesses, especially small ones. Employees have stepped up to the mark and really proved their worth, adapting to working from home and proving they can still work efficiently, and as a result gifts for employees may be an...