Introduction: Starting a business is one of the most exciting journeys an entrepreneur can take. You’ve got the idea, the drive, and the ambition to grow but one area many new businesses overlook is bookkeeping. Bookkeeping is not just about tracking ...
Introduction:For many small business owners, daily operations like managing customers, suppliers, marketing, and staffing often take precedence. However, your company’s long-term success hinges on a strong financial foundation. Without consistent fin ...
Introduction:Making Tax Digital (MTD) is HMRC’s initiative to digitise the UK tax system, requiring all VAT-registered businesses including SMEs in St Albans, Harpenden, and Hertfordshire to keep digital records and submit VAT returns using approved ...
Introduction:London’s e-commerce sector is thriving, offering exciting opportunities for ambitious brands. However, rapid growth often brings new financial complexities. From multi-channel sales and international payments to evolving tax regulations, ...
Introduction: Managing your VAT (Value Added Tax) responsibilities is a crucial part of running a successful small business—whether you’re based in Luton, Harpenden, or London. For many business owners, VAT returns can feel overwhelming, time-consumi ...
Introduction:Running an e-commerce business in the UK can be fast-paced and rewarding—but when it comes to bookkeeping, many online sellers find themselves falling into avoidable traps. From inaccurate records to VAT miscalculations, e-commerce bookk ...
Introduction:As the digital economy continues to reshape how we do business, small business owners across Harpenden, St Albans, and Hertfordshire are turning to smarter tools to manage their finances. One solution that stands out is cloud accounting. ...
Introduction:As a small business owner in London, your time is best spent growing your business not buried in payroll paperwork or chasing HMRC deadlines. At Carter Bookkeeping Services, we work with SMEs across London, St Albans, and Luton who are r ...
Introduction:With the continued growth of online retail in the UK, e-commerce sellers in St Albans, Luton, and London must pay close attention to their tax obligations — especially when it comes to VAT. The rules for e-commerce VAT UK businesses have ...
Introduction:Running a small or medium-sized business (SME) in the UK has never been more challenging. With the introduction of new tax laws in 2025, compliance is essential — not only to avoid penalties but to ensure long-term growth and financial s ...
Introduction:Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment (ITSA) is a transformative initiative by HMRC aimed at modernising the UK's tax system. As a professional bookkeeper, I specialise in helping businesses navigate these changes seaml ...
What are disbursements? Disbursements are payments you make on behalf of your customers for goods or services received and used by them. They are central to understanding VAT on disbursements and ensuring accurate accounting For example, in building ...
