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| The Eat Out To Help Out Scheme And VAT
How does it work? |      |
| Self Assessment Taxpayers Can Defer Their July Payment On Account
There will be no penalties or interest either ... | |
| Government Announces Roadmap To Making Tax Digital
For VAT, Income Tax and Corporation Tax ... | |
| A Temporary, But Welcome Change From Companies House
Part Of The Corporate Insolvency And Governance Act 2020 ... | |
| Coronavirus: What’s The Upside?
Yes, there are some ... | |
| Cashflow Forecasting Bolt-on Free To Essendon Clients!
Get a 90-day forecast automatically ... | |
| The Business Godparent Newsletter Summer 2020
Welcome to the 7th edition ... | |
| The Summer Economic Update From Chancellor Rishi Sunak
The Government's three point plan ... | |
| Coronavirus: The Positives Of Lockdown
Yes, there are some ... | |
| Xero Projects: The All-in-one Tool To Track Profitability On Every Job
I love this fantastic add-on ... | |
| How To Protect Yourself From COVID-19 Scams
We all need to be careful ... | |
| Xero Users: Want To Save Time And Reduce Errors Paying Bills?
Do you like the sound of a free trial? | |
| Can You Claim The Self-Employed Income Support Scheme Grants?
HMRC releases expanded guidance ... | |
| My Personal View Of The UK Property Market
Rebuilding confidence won't be easy ... | |
| Have You Seen The New Business Godparent Website Yet?
It's a hub for all our newsletter articles ... | |
| Could Your Dog Be Your Perfect Work Colleague?
Occasionally slobbery, but certainly fun ... | |
| A Summary Of Current Government Business Support
Have you applied for everything you eligible for? | |
| The Rules On Tax Relief For Employees Working From Home
An employers perspective ... | |
| Coronavirus: Update On CJRS And SEISS
A very positive move ... | |
| Tax Relief For The Self-Employed Working From Home
Do you know what you can claim? | |
| Red Sofa Interview: Rachel Brushfield, The Talent Liberator
Do you want to energise your career? | |
| The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme
UP to two week's cover ... | |
| Temporary Changes To Tax-Free Childcare
You may now be eligible ... | |
| The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Has Been Extended
Employees now have support until October ... | |
| COVID-19: Who Will Guide You Through The Coming Recession?
The Business Godparent, of course ... | |
| Understanding The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
Have you checked your eligibility yet? | |
| Small Business Owners: Staying Productive During Lockdown
It's not going to last forever ... | |
| COVID-19: Bounce Back Loans Announced
Available from 4th May 2020 ... | |
| Be Careful! Fraudulent Sales Orders Are On The Rise
Be aware and take action ... | |
| Furloughing: The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Opens
The number of applications is staggering ... | |
| Don't Be Remote If You're Running A Team From Home
Regular contact is all-important right now ... | |
| Getting Ready For The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Have you got your furlough agreements ready? | |
| £750 Million Coronavirus Charity Funding Package Announced
Helping charities continue their amazing services ... | |
| Spring 2020: Welcome To The 6th Edition Of The Business Godparent!
Helping you to maximise the potential of your business ... | |
| COVID-19: The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
Who qualifies and who's exempt? | |
| Capital Gains Tax: A Warning To All Those Selling Property!
Applies to any residential property sold after 6th April 2020 ... | |
| COVID-19: HMRC VAT Payment Deferrals
You still have to submit your returns ... | |
| COVID-19: What Help Is Available For Sole Directors?
Nothing specific has been announced yet ... | |
| COVID-19: Self-Employed Grants Announced By The Government
But you'll have to wait until June ... | |
| COVID-19: The UK's New Job Retention Scheme
What we know so far ... | |
| COVID-19: Latest Government Announcements - 23rd March, 2020
We are working tirelessly to support our clients ... | |
| Urgent COVID-19 Updates For Businesses - 19th March, 2020
What new measures has the Government announced? | |
| Coronavirus: Curveballs, Advice And Help For Businesses
And how Essendon Accounts is prepared ... | |
| Budget 2020: What Did The New Chancellor Announce?
Get our Budget 2020 summary ... | |
| Budget 2020: My Predictions For An Interesting Announcement
The government's first budget ... | |
| Are Your HMRC Records Up To Date?
Or was it lost in the post? | |
| How To Manage Email Overload
Don't let it take over your life ... | |
| Changing Your Company Year-End
Yes, you can do it ... | |
| Coronavirus: How Could It Affect Your Business?
Whatever you do, don't panic ... | |
| Did You File Your Tax Return On Time?
What if you missed the deadline? | |
| National Minimum Wage Increase Due In April 2020
Is your payroll going to be ready? | |
| HMRC: Be Aware Of Self-Assessment Scams!
Taxpayers take note ... | |
| Budget 2020: Don't Mention The B Word!
I'm not referring to Boris or Brexit ... | |
| Winter 2020: Welcome To The 5th Edition Of The Business Godparent!
Packed with useful tips to help tackle the wonderful world of your accounts ... | |
| To Claim, Or Not To Claim ... That Is The Question!
The art of allowable business expenses ... | |
| Keep Your Home Safe This Christmas
Don't make it a target ... | |
| 2020 Predictions That Didn't Come True
Where's my monkey butler? | |
| Merry Christmas From Essendon Accounts And Tax!
And a prosperous new year ... | |
| Changes To Capital Gains Tax, PPRR And Letting Relief
Home sweet home ... | |
| Gross Domestic Product: The Economy Is Not In Recession!
What a Government can do to prevent a recession ... | |
| Thinking About The Cycle To Work Scheme?
It's a great way to reduce your carbon footprint ... | |
| Is There Going To Be A Tax On Single-Use Plastics?
To be sustainable, maybe we need one ... | |
| Changes To The Employment Allowance From April 2020
Will you be eligible to claim? | |
| Accountants Change Lives!
Accounts and tax returns don’t ... | |
| Brexit: Keep Calm And Carry On?
Your questions answered by the Business Godparent ... | |
| Welcome To The 4th Edition Of The Business Godparent!
Packed with useful tips to help tackle the weird and wonderful world of accounts ... | |
| Second Brexit Special Employers Bulletin Issued By HMRC
More clarity in case of a no-deal Brexit ... | |
| You Still Need an EORI Number Even If You're Not VAT Registered!
Without one, you can't trade with the EU post-Brexit ... | |
| HMRC And EORI: The Brexit Edition Of The Agent Update
Welcome to mythbusters ... | |
| Are You Looking For Business Funding?
Essendon may be able to help ... | |
| Essendon 5th Birthday! A Thank You
We had a lovely birthday party ... | |
| All VAT-Registered Businesses To Get An EORI Number
And all others should get one ... | |
| It's Official! Late Payments Cause Damage
Many other factors are worrying too ... | |
| How To Protect Your Premises From Burglars
16 top tips from Thames Valley Police ... | |
| Potential Inheritance Tax Overhaul
Two great idea that came out of consultation ... | |
| You're Invited To The Essendon Accounts And Tax 5th Birthday Party!
Come and enjoy A finger buffet and a glass of fizz ... | |
| What's The Future Of Our Taxes?
Do we need to batten down the hatches? | |
| First Mandatory Quarterly Making Tax Digital VAT Returns Are Due
If you haven't registered yet then get a move on ... | |
| What Are The Rules Around Jury Service For Your Employees?
You need to handle it correctly ... | |
| Welcome To The 3rd Edition Of The Business Godparent!
Our famous red sofa has been out and about again ... | |
| Change Of Date For The 2020 Early May Bank Holiday
Will you and your employees be affected? | |
| Do You Know about The 'Pay Now' Button For Paying Tax Online?
HMRC like to make things easy for you ... | |
| Making Tax Digital: An Update
There is even some good news ... | |
| Pensions: Law Breaking Employers Are Being Targeted
The Pensions Regulator launches a new campaign ... | |
| Are You A Company Director At Risk Of Fraud?
Companies House has received many complaints ... | |
| The Deadlines Continue And P11D Forms Are Next
Are you sure you've included everything? | |
| Reminder: P60 Forms Are Due By 31st May
Have you issued them yet? | |
| 7 Top Tips On How To Be A Successful Landlord
Thanks to Mark I'Anson for the tips ... | |
| HMRC's Payment On Account System Glitches
Self-assessment statements are wrong both on and off line ... | |
| New Thoughts From The Business Godparent
Welcome to the new tax year ... | |
| April 2019: New Payslip Legislation
Showing the hours for workers ... | |
| When To Register Your Business For VAT
Have you reached the threshold? | |
| What's Changing In The New Tax Year?
Happy New Year to all tax advisors ... | |
| Year End Tax Planning
How can you reduce your bill? | |
| Countdown To Brexit: Importers, Exporters, Customs And VAT
Is it really only 5 days until we leave? | |
| The Chancellor's Spring Statement 2019
Download our handy guide ... | |
| To Claim, Or Not To Claim ... That Is The Question!
The art of allowable business expenses ... | |
| Do You Know What The Self-Assessment Penalties Are?
Always file and pay on-time ... | |
| Essendon Accounts Joins List Of UK's Leading Accountants
We are thrilled to be the latest firm to be invited to join ... | |
| The Ultimate Deadline: It Needs A Proactive Approach
Death and Taxes ... | |
| IR35: Is Next Year Going To See A Massive Change?
It may change how contractors are accounted for ... | |
| Car Tax And Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles
How much will you be paying in 2020/21? | |
| The Tax Return Filing Deadline Is Fast Approaching
Don't get it wrong ... | |
| Brexit: Preparing For A No-Deal EU Exit
Is your business ready? | |
| New Year, New Ideas, New Thoughts From The Business Godparent
2019 is going to be a tough year ... | |
| 10 Ways To Reduce Your Tax Bill Over Christmas
Making the most of your reliefs and allowances ... | |
| Merry Christmas From Essendon Accounts And Tax!
Ready for some festive fun? | |
| Do You Know The Employment Status Of Your Workers?
Are you sure they're not self-employed? | |
| Shareholder Agreements: The Often Unknown Effects
And the dangers of not having one ... | |
| Joint Ventures Can Reduce Risks For Startups
There are many positive advantages ... | |
| Claiming Tax Relief On Property Investments
Section 24 means you can only claim basic rate relief ... | |
| The Director's Loan Account
Everything you need to know ... | |
| Get Our Autumn Budget 2018 Summary
What did the Chancellor say? | |
| Small Businesses: What If We Leave The EU Without A Deal?
How will it affect our importers and exporters? | |
| Act Now Ahead Of New Payslip Changes
Only 6 months to go ... | |
| Are You Claiming The Marriage Allowance?
HMRC are encouraging it ... | |
| Making Tax Digital for VAT: IT Is The Way Forward
And it'll make things easier for you ... | |
| Business Continuity: Because Bubbles Tend To Burst
Are you ready for the next shockwave? | |
| What's Happening With Class 2 National Insurance?
It's the tax question of the week ... | |
| Beware Of Fake HMRC Websites And Emails
Don't fall for the scammers ... | |
| Why Is Everything About VAT Just So Complicated?
Are we just making things difficult for ourselves? | |
| What To Do When The Computer Says No!
The are other ways of raising funds ... | |
| Improve The Profitability Of Jobs With Xero Projects
You can even try it for free ... | |
| Making Tax Digital Moves Up A Gear
Is your business ready? | |
| Common Reporting Standards And A Requirement To Correct
It needs to happen by 30th September ... | |
| The Future of Tech: My Predictions
It moves so quickly ... | |
| Closure Of The Childcare Voucher Scheme On 4th October
How is it going to affect your employees? | |
| Celebrating Get Out Of The Doghouse Day!
It's the third Monday of July ... | |
| Property Investors: Looking For A Coach And Mentor?
Mark l'Anson could be the one ... | |
| HMRC And PAYE Settlement Agreements
Are you missing a trick? | |
| Why Blogging Is A Must For Any Small Business
And how to do it right ... | |
| Human Resources: The Importance Of Getting HR Right
Remember, it's a fundamental function ... | |
| Top 5 Reasons Cloud Accounting Is Good For Business
And how it saves you time and worry ... | |
| What Is A P11D And When Does It Need To Be Filed?
Disclosing your employee's benefits in kind ... | |
| Dude, My Boat Has Been Found!
It's spring bank holiday weekend ... | |
| Online Trading And Value Added Tax
It's a complicated area ... | |
| Celebrating 14th May and Accounting Day!
Though you can count on us every other day too! | |
| Why You Should Create A Business Plan
And improve your profits ... | |
| Keep Your Cool If You Haven't Filed Your 2017 Tax Return
What happens if you don't? | |
| Do You Know Your Companies House Filing Deadline?
If you don't file on time, you will be fined ... | |
| The Power of Management Accounts
Taking care of your business ... | |
| Cyber Essentials: Are You Protected Against A Cyber Attack?
We're secure and certified ... | |
| Employment Law Changes From April 2018
You'll need to adjust your payroll ... | |
| What Does A Pizza And Tax Planning Have In Common?
The end of the tax year is fast approaching ... | |
| Reduce Your Energy Costs and Increase Your Profits!
A guest post by Terry Cattle ... | |
| The Chancellor's 2018 Spring Statement
Download our handy guide ... | |
| Want To Pop In For A Chat On Our Sofa?
The new tax year approaches ... | |
| Gifting Money: Inheritance Tax Tips For Grandparents
It's easier than you think ... | |
| Starting A Business: The Importance Of Market Research
Do your market research before you start ... | |
| Car Finance Options For Small Business Owners
Thoughts from the Business Godparent ... | |
| Is Copywriting The Cinderella Of Marketing?
A guest post by Stephen Church ... | |
| A Collective Sigh Of Relief By Accountants Around The UK
The filing deadline has passed ... | |
| Outsource Your Payroll: Is It Becoming A Bit Of A Headache?
Let Essendon do it for you instead ... | |
| Have You Survived Blue Monday 2018?
There's a formula for that ... | |
| HMRC And The Great Tax Return Reminder
The filing deadline for 2016/17 is rapidly approaching ... | |
| Take A Look At What Essendon Has Coming Up This Year
2018 is going to be excellent ... | |
| 2018 Is Going To Be A Very Interesting Year
So don't make resolutions, set goals instead ... | |
| The Great Essendon Accounts Christmas Mural 2017
An afternoon of fun and learning ... | |
| Running A Successful Family Business
And how Essendon can work for you ... | |
| Merry Christmas From Everyone At Essendon Accounts!
And some useful information about Christmas parties ... | |
| Essendon Accounts: We've Launched Our New Website!
Have you seen it yet? | |
| Tax Return Filing Deadline Reminder!
Don't bury your head in the sand ... | |
| Was The Autumn Budget 2017 Good For Business?
What did Philip Hammond announce? | |
| Building A House Of Hope: A Retrospective
Thoughts on my trip to South Africa ... | |
| Budget 2017 : My Budget Predictions
How many do you think will happen? | |
| Do You Want To Exit Your Business And Retire?
Have you started planning yet? | |
| Generation Y And Their Love Of Social Responsibility
How to work with Millennials ... | |
| What Is The Difference Between A Car And A Van?
Quite a lot according to HMRC ... | |
| The Criminal Finances Act 2017
What is it and who does it apply to? | |
| The Benefits Of The Director's Loan Account
What is it and how does it work? | |
| £1,000 Tax Allowance For Trading And Property Income
Did you know about it? | |
| An Update On Making Tax Digital
Are you ready? | |
| Workplace Pensions: The Absolute Basics Of Auto Enrolment
Does your payroll include the right deductions? | |
| Essendon Is Celebrating Its Third Birthday!
I'm proud of my loyal, hardworking team ... | |
| Common VAT Errors And How To Avoid Them
It's a complicated area of taxation ... | |
| You Want Me To Walk For 10 Minutes A Day?
Maybe one day I'll find the time ... | |
| Rent-A-Room Income Tax Relief
Different ways to claim ... | |
| Building A House Of Hope In South Africa
About my upcoming trip ... | |
| Sole Trader Vs Partnership Vs Limited Company
Which business structure is right for you? | |
| The Eight Wonders Of Essendon
A list inspired by Cowes Week ... | |
| What Is VAT And Do I Need To Register?
There are different rates and schemes ... | |
| Can You Be Employed And Self-Employed At The Same Time?
You can earn income from a range of different methods ... | |
| You Don't Know What You Don't Know
Do you know that you don't know? | |
| Raising The Jolly Roger Over The Solent
Yo, ho, ho and a jug of Pimms ... | |
| HMRC: Pay Your Tax Demand With An iTunes Gift Card
Um, no. It's a scam. Don't do it ... | |
| The Disappointment Of Sir Ben Ainslie
And the achievement of Landrover BAR ... | |
| Protecting Your Hidden Goldmine
And insuring your intangibles ... | |
| Dude, Where's My Boat?
A trip to the Isle Of Wight ... | |
| The 35th America's Cup: Making Yachts Fly
We can make your business fly too ... | |
| A Fabulous Evening With Mark Lawson
At the Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club ... | |
| Mental Health Week: An Evening With Mark Lawson
In aid of Rethink Mental Illness ... | |
| The Life And Times Of A Business Godparent
Who do you surround yourself with? | |
