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Tax on property income, dividends and savings up 2%

Tax rates on dividends, property income and savings will be raised by 2% from April 6, 2027. This means those paying tax on rental income, will face a basic rate of 22%, rather than the usual 20%; 42% for higher rate taxpayers instead of 40%, and 47% for additional...

Stronger Together — A Blueprint for Long-Term Success in Family-Run & Owner-Managed Businesses

Over the past five blogs, we’ve explored how small, independent businesses can build stronger decision-making habits — from escaping firefighting mode to improving communication, prioritising better, modernising processes, and turning decisions into action. Now, it’s...

How to Turn Decisions Into Action – A Practical System for Busy Business Owners

Great decisions mean nothing if they don’t turn into action. And in smaller businesses, implementation often gets lost because: everyone is busy responsibilities overlap priorities shift ideas fade after meetings That’s why you need a simple, practical action system....

Budget 2025: What it means for you

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her second Budget on November 26, and taxpayers face the highest tax burden on record as a result. Frozen tax thresholds for everything from income tax to inheritance tax, a change in the use of salary sacrifice to make pension...

If Your Business Hasn’t Changed in 5 Years, Here’s Why Growth Has Stalled

Many family-run and owner-managed businesses rely on systems, habits, and workflows created years ago. They made sense then — but the world has changed. What worked in 2018 doesn’t always work in 2025. The Silent Problem: Outdated Habits Businesses fall into “this is...

Start–Stop–Continue — A Conversation Framework That Strengthens Every Business

Communication is the heartbeat of any business — especially when the team is small or close-knit. But let’s be honest: difficult conversations aren’t always easy. Whether it's family members, long-term staff, or loyal team members, avoiding tough topics is common. And...