Business

The festive season is the busiest and most financially significant trading period for many UK small businesses. Whether you operate an online shop, a local service, a hospitality business or a retail outlet, careful preparation can improve cashflow, boost profitability and reduce operational stress. Below is a practical Accountants247 Glasgow South guide to help small businesses get financially...

If you are looking to borrow money for your business, it’s very important to understand the risks attached to signing a personal guarantee. While PGs are common in the UK lending market, they can have serious implications for your personal assets and overall financial security. What is a Personal Guarantee? A personal guarantee means you, as a business...

If you’ve ever spent weeks (or months!) chasing a client for payment, this one’s for you. The UK government has announced plans to crack down hard on late payments to small businesses and it could mean faster cash coming into your bank account. Here’s what’s changing, why it matters and what to do about it. The problem: Big...

Running a small business in the UK means wearing many hats from marketing, sales, customer service, and everything in between. But one area that you can’t afford to overlook is your statutory and tax deadlines. Missing them can lead to unnecessary stress, penalties, and even cash flow problems. At Accountants247 Glasgow South, we want to give you a...

If your business trades with the United States – whether importing components or exporting finished goods. You’ll want to pay close attention to the latest changes in U.S. trade policy. Several new tariffs have recently been implemented, and they could directly affect your costs, margins, and supply chain strategy. Here’s a breakdown from the Accountants247 Glasgow South team...

In 2025, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK face a unique moment of opportunity and challenge. While costs remain high and competition is fierce, the tools to work smarter - not just harder - have never been more accessible. At the heart of this transformation is artificial intelligence (AI) and the wider push toward digital transformation....

Running a small business right now isn’t easy — rising costs, cash flow pressure, and cautious lenders can make it tough to move forward. That’s why I wanted to highlight something that might help: the Growth Guarantee Scheme, a government-backed loan programme designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses. Whether you’re an established client or we’ve just started...

In April 2025, the UK government announced new plans to support voluntary carbon and nature markets. While these developments may sound like they only apply to big corporations, they actually present huge opportunities for small businesses, especially those in farming, land management, construction, manufacturing, and sustainability sectors. Here’s what this means for your business — and how to get started....

Big changes are coming to UK employment law – but not all at once. The government’s new Employment Rights Bill promises stronger protections for workers, including fairer contracts, better access to sick pay, and the right to flexible working. However, many of these rights won’t come into force for up to two years, giving businesses time to prepare. For...

With inflation, energy costs, and wages all climbing, UK businesses are under pressure. But rising costs don’t have to mean shrinking profits. In this blog, we explore smart strategies to stay resilient - and how a good accountant can help you navigate the storm. ▪️ Cut Unnecessary Costs Review suppliers Use energy more efficiently Automate manual tasks ▪️...