Increase in employment costs 2026-27
From April 2026, the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates have increased, and businesses should ensure payroll systems are updated immediately so that employees receive the correct
Tax Diary May/June 2026
1 May 2026 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 July 2025. 19 May 2026 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 May 2026. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date
Living away from home?
Private Residence Relief (PRR) is a valuable Capital Gains Tax relief that can eliminate the tax due when you sell your home. In simple terms, it applies to periods when a property has been your only
Do you have a personal tax account yet?
Your Personal Tax Account (PTA) is an easy and secure way to manage your tax online. You can use it to check your tax code, claim a refund and update your details, all in one place, without needing to
New support measures to allow affordable debt repayment
The government has announced new support measures to allow affordable debt repayment for government debt. The new measures set out a clearer and more practical approach to helping individuals and
COVID-19 – Business Interruption Loan Information
Business Interruption Loans - if you're looking into these to support your business, here is a very useful website which details accredited lenders and partners. British Business Bank - Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans We're currently [...]
COVID-19 – Key Measures and Links for Businesses
It's been an unprecedented few weeks, and obviously businesses of all sizes are needing to respond and react to the daily changing challenges presented by the current coronavirus outbreak. This article shares a summary of [...]
Ouch! So you’ve got a hefty tax bill to pay… don’t panic, here’s how to tackle it.
Finding out you’re going to owe HMRC an arm and a leg (and then some) can be a worrying time and induce sleepless nights in even the most cool-headed business owner. Here at Bibbys we’ve [...]
3 Tips to Building a Good Relationship with Clients
At the heart of every business are clients. They are what keep the cogs turning and the money flowing. By looking after your customers and building good professional relationships, you are securing a stronger future [...]
5 Productivity Tips for Small Business Owners
When you own a small business, the buck stops with you. You’re the boss, and whilst the freedom of being in charge of how you spend your day is exhilarating at first, the reality is [...]
6 Keys to Successful Small Business Marketing
It is well recognised that in order for your small business to be successful, you need to be excellent at what you do. Whether you’re a builder, hairdresser, shopkeeper, or solicitor - your customers or [...]
4 Cornerstones of Effective Small Business Operations
Whether you are a new small business just starting out, or an established company looking to achieve a new phase of growth, the effectiveness of your business operations will have a huge impact on your [...]
8 Elements of a Great Small Business Plan
A great business plan is crucial to the success of any small businesses – whether you are just starting up, looking for a new investor, or identifying new areas for future growth. “A good plan is [...]
5 Steps to Budgeting for Small Business Success
When you first decided to launch your small business it’s likely you were brimming with enthusiasm and ideas to take your new product or service to market, dreaming of ways to turn your expertise into [...]
5 Steps to Business Success in 2016
As the year draws to a close it’s important to take stock of what we have achieved during the year, and where we want to be this time next year, and beyond. As small business [...]
5 reasons to file your Self Assessment before Christmas…
If the thought of tackling your Self Assessment tax return fills you with dread, you are not alone. Despite the fact that ‘taxes’ are one of only two certainties in life - many of us [...]