Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 30.09.2026 Why audit still matters for growing businesses – Optimum Professional Services Rising audit thresholds may tempt businesses to opt out, but independent financial oversight often delivers far more value than mere compliance, says Rob Stokes of Optimum Professional Services. When audit thresholds rise, it is easy to see exemption as […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 22.09.2026 Making Tax Digital for sole traders goes live – Optimum Professional Services Tax rules are changing for sole traders, warns Jon Lacey of Optimum Professional Services After several years of delays, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment taxpayers officially launched on April 6. The new system represents one […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 16.09.2026 Employment Rights Act: more changes coming in October – the HR Dept The next tranche of major changes to emplyment law are introduced next month. Peter Jones of the HR Dept takes a look at what is in store, plus what business owners need to do to prepare. Harassment – existing […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 09.09.2026 HMRC plans to move tax closer to payday – Optimum Professional Services If you are employed but also have other income – such as freelance work or rental income – changes are coming to the way you pay tax, says Jon Lacey of Optimum Professional Services Big changes are on the […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday September 30 2026 Why audit still matters for growing businesses – Optimum Professional Services Rising audit thresholds may tempt businesses to opt out, but independent financial oversight often delivers far more value than mere compliance, says Rob Stokes of Optimum Professional Services. When audit thresholds rise, it is easy to see exemption as […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Tuesday September 22 2026 Making Tax Digital for sole traders goes live – Optimum Professional Services Tax rules are changing for sole traders, warns Jon Lacey of Optimum Professional Services After several years of delays, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment taxpayers officially launched on April 6. The new system represents one […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday September 16 2026 Employment Rights Act: more changes coming in October – the HR Dept The next tranche of major changes to emplyment law are introduced next month. Peter Jones of the HR Dept takes a look at what is in store, plus what business owners need to do to prepare. Harassment – existing […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday September 9 2026 HMRC plans to move tax closer to payday – Optimum Professional Services If you are employed but also have other income – such as freelance work or rental income – changes are coming to the way you pay tax, says Jon Lacey of Optimum Professional Services Big changes are on the […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday September 2 2026 A brief guide to managing pregnant employees fairly – the HR Dept Don’t let a pregnancy be a negative life-changing moment for your SME, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept. For most women, a pregnancy will be a wonderful and life-changing moment. At both a human and business level, care […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Tuesday August 18 2026 Is Flat Rate VAT right for your business? – Optimum Professional Services If you want to cut down on paperwork, Flat Rate VAT could be right for you, says Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services. For many small business owners, VAT can feel like one of the more complicated aspects of […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday August 12 2026 Managing employees returning from maternity leave – the HR Dept Business owners should seek expert guidance before taking workplace actions that could result in costly employment tribunal claims and reputational damage, says Helen Imbusi of the HR Dept. Navigating UK employment law continues to be a complex challenge for […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Thursday July 30 2026 Tips for separated parents for smooth summer holidays – FSM Solicitors Summer should be simple, not stressful – and a little preparation can help separated parents and children, says Naomi Corp of FSM Solicitors. For separated parents, the summer holidays can bring extra challenges around childcare, contact arrangements and travel […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday July 15 2026 Why AI can’t replace real professional advisers – Optimum Professional Services Real human advisers remain critical to safeguarding your business and personal finances, says Rob Stokes of Optimum Professional Services If you read the business headlines today, you could be forgiven for thinking that traditional professional services are about to […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Thursday July 9 2026 Heatwaves at work – your rights and responsibilities What are employees’ rights and employers’ responsibilities during a heatwave? Amber Ballans of law firm Goughs explains. Every summer seems to bring at least one spell of extreme heat, and I’m increasingly asked the same question: can employers really […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday July 1 2026 Navigating the 2026 Summer VAT reduction – Optimum Professional Services With summer here, how should businesses handle the government’s Summer VAT reduction? Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services explains The Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme introduces a temporary tax reduction designed to lower costs for households over the […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday June 24 2026 FAQ – the top five questions people ask a corporate lawyer Network enough and you’ll find out the most frequently asked questions about your job. Here, Natasha Thomas, a senior associate solicitor at Wiltshire- and Bath-based law firm Awdry Law reveals the top five questions she gets asked. I advise […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday June 17 2026 Hybrid Working Policies: How to Get Them Right A surprising number of UK businesses still don’t have a formal hybrid working policy in place. That needs to change, says Dan Barfoot of CMD Recruitment. The way we work has changed. That much is obvious. But formalising these […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday June 10 2026 Unfair dismissals: Why 1st July is so important for employers – the HR Dept Business leaders need to prepare now for changes ahead, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept Cast a look over the Employment Rights Act, and when it comes to the biggest change – the expanded unfair dismissal rights for […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday June 3 2026 Does a sole trader need to be VAT registered? – Optimum Professional Services Does a sole trader need to be VAT registered? Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services explains the rules, pros, and cons of VAT registration Whether you’re a freelance designer, a local plumber, or an online seller, the VAT question […]
