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Ultimate guide: 36 ways to improve cash flow

Nothing is worse than running out of cash. The stress of having a negative bank balance, struggling to pay salaries or invoices on time, and not being able to cover...

31 October, 2019 / 0 Comments

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How to Prevent Staff Christmas Party Tax Consequences

With Christmas approaching, your business might be planning your annual staff Christmas party. As a business owner, you should get familiar with staff Christmas party tax and VAT consequences. This...

16 October, 2019 / 0 Comments

How to raise capital to start a business

Starting a new business is both exciting and challenging. As a new business owner, you probably dream about running a successful and thriving business. You are most likely focused on...

06 September, 2019 / 0 Comments

We are British Accountancy Awards 2019 finalists!

We are very proud to announce that we are British Accountancy Awards 2019 finalists! Pentins have been shortlisted in the category Small Practice Innovation of the Year. We are being recognised...

04 July, 2019 / 0 Comments

The best way to grow a business

Growing your business is not a small feat. It's so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day activities and leave the big picture stuff for later. However, if the...

25 June, 2019 / 0 Comments

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5 ways to increase profit in your business

The profits of your business are what you are left with after receiving your payments and paying off your expenses. In short, Sales - Cost of Sales = Profit. A...

25 June, 2019 / 0 Comments

10 Reasons Your Business Needs a Shareholders’ Agreement

When starting a company with more than one shareholder, it is advisable to make a Shareholders’ Agreement. This is a good way to further regulate the way shareholders conduct business...

14 June, 2019 / 0 Comments

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Don’t forget to claim your Directors’ startup costs!

Every startup needs money to get off the ground. Whether it’s for some basic office equipment, office space or for more advanced machinery, there's a lot to consider financially. Either...

30 May, 2019 / 0 Comments

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Should you hire a business coach?

In today's ever-changing business landscape, business owners are often faced with tough decisions, stagnation and no sense of direction, which often prompts them to hire a business coach, in hopes...

14 May, 2019 / 0 Comments

Mobile Phone Tax Traps All Companies Should Look Out For

The Taxman allows companies to pay for a director’s or employee’s mobile phone without it counting as a taxable perk. However, there are conditions which HMRC strictly enforces. How can...

09 May, 2019 / 0 Comments

Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) - catch the money!

Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS): Raise money for your business.

In many countries, governments offer tax incentives to encourage investment in business, aiming to promote national economic growth. The UK has several tax incentives, but the most common for entrepreneurs...

11 April, 2019 / 0 Comments

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Is your mindset derailing your success?

Could it be that your mindset is derailing your success? Any doubt about whether you can or can't do something will certainly hold you back. Take your foot off the breaks Doubt...

27 March, 2019 / 0 Comments