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Do You Need a Fractional Finance Director? The Signs, Costs and Benefits
A fractional finance director gives growing businesses senior financial expertise without the full-time salary. Here are the signs you might need one.
What Are Management Accounts and Does Your Growing Business Need Them?
Management accounts give growing businesses monthly financial clarity. Here’s what they cover, who needs them, and how Nava Accountancy delivers them.
Self Assessment Tax Return: A Small Business Owner’s Guide for 2026/27
A practical guide to self assessment tax returns for small business owners in Lancashire. Key dates, common mistakes, and what you need to file for 2025/26.
UK company structures explained: sole trader, limited company, alphabet shares and groups (2026/27)
Choosing the right UK business structure shapes your tax bill, your personal risk and what happens when you sell. Here’s how sole trader, limited company, alphabet shares and group structures compare in 2026/27, and how to know when it’s time to change.
VAT registration in the UK: when and how to register for the £90,000 threshold (2026/27)
You must register for VAT in the UK once your taxable turnover passes £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period. This 2026/27 guide explains the rules, the timing, voluntary registration, the Flat Rate Scheme and how to avoid late-registration penalties.
Allowable business expenses you might be missing in 2026/27
Most UK small business owners pay more tax than they need to, simply because they don’t claim every allowable expense. This 2026/27 guide covers the most commonly missed claims, the home-office and mileage rules, the trading allowance and what HMRC actually allows.
