Benefits & Personal Finance

Introduction - The Tax Gap Explained In plain English, the  tax gap  is the difference between what HMRC  should  collect and what it ...

Introduction - U pgrade Your Finance Function If your construction or engineering business is drowning in invoices, card payments,...

Introduction - Guide to Valuation When you’re raising finance, for new kit, extra crews, or bridging cash between stage payments, two questions matter most:  what’s the business worth, and how much should you ask for?  Get either wrong, and you risk expensive borrowing, unnecessary dilution, or a deal that collapses at the finish line. For construction and engineering firms, the challenge is sharper: project timings, retentions, variations, and materials volatility all distor

Introduction In construction and engineering, directors are often focused on turnover, gross profit, or cash flow, but overlook the...

Introduction - Construction Firms Need Scenario Planning Running a construction or engineering business often feels like driving in the...

Introduction - Prepare Financially Before Bringing in a Business Partner For construction and engineering businesses, growth often means...

Introduction - Construction Accounting Year-End Preparation For construction and engineering businesses, the end of the tax year is more...

Introduction - Remote FD vs In-House Accounts Construction and engineering businesses scaling from £500k to £5m turnover often face the...

Introduction - Streamline Your SME Operations For many construction and engineering SMEs, the story is the same: the phones don’t stop...

Introduction - Bad Traits of a Finance Director Hiring a Finance Director (FD) is one of the biggest decisions a construction or...

Introduction - Planning for Exit or Succession Every construction or engineering business tells a story. Not just through the projects...

Introduction - Tax Year Checklist For many construction and engineering businesses, the end of the tax year can feel like an uphill...

Introduction For construction companies and SMEs, the decision to  buy or lease new equipment  isn’t just about convenience, it’s about...

Introduction VAT in the construction industry is one of the most misunderstood areas of tax. From new builds to renovations and...

The Hidden Cost of Undercharging And How to Fix It Pricing decisions can make or break your profitability, yet many SMEs, especially in...

Mixing Personal and Business Expenses? For Construction Firms, That’s Dangerous Ground In construction, it's easy for lines to blur. One...

If you’re a director of a limited company, you’ve likely heard the classic advice: “Pay yourself a small salary and top up the rest with...