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The financial cost of over-hiring
Hiring more staff won't fix inefficient processes. Here's the true cost of over-hiring, and how to tell when growing your team actually pays off.
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Accounting, tax and cashflow written up in plain English — for people running a business, not for accountants.
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Sole Trader vs Limited Company: Which Is Right For You in 2026/27?
Weighing up sole trader vs limited company? We break down the pros, cons and risks so you can choose with confidence.
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What is a P11D?
It’s that time of year again when P11Ds fall due, and it is easy for SME business owners and finance teams to forget them. P11Ds often cause a lot of confusion for teams and busine…
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How many taxes do we have?
According to a recent published article by The Tax Policy Associates the UK currently has 90 different taxes. Even working in finance every day came as a surprise!
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Starting a Business: Understanding the Finance Side
When you start a business, you start it because you have something valuable to offer, a product or service you know will make a difference to your customers. Most SME owners across…
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Trivial Benefits: Summer Edition
The summer has finally arrived and your team have been working hard. Many SMEs are thinking about doing something nice, a team lunch, after work drinks or maybe even a full summer …
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Profitable doesn’t mean cash-positive
Here at Dash Accounting Services this is one of the most overlooked issues from a financial perspective in your business that we see time and time again.
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The Hidden Financial Risks of Running a Project-Based Business
Most project-based businesses look healthy on paper. A full pipeline, a busy team, invoices going out. But beneath that surface activity, there are financial pressure points that c…
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Tax Year 2025/26: What’s changing?
As the 2026/27 tax year approaches, employers across the UK are facing some of the most substantial structural changes to employment and payroll legislation in decades. This year i…
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Year-End 2025/26 Tax Tip: Pensions
As we approach the end of the 2025/26 tax year, one of the questions we often get asked is how can I improve my tax position? Or how much income have I received as you are often th…
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Keeping the Balance: A Refreshing Guide to Managing Business Debt
For many SME owners, debt is often viewed through a lens of anxiety. However, at DASH Accounting Services, we view debt differently: it is a financial tool that, when calibrated co…
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How to Withdraw Money from a UK Limited Company: A Director’s Guide
As a Director of a UK Limited Company, your business is a separate legal entity. This means you cannot simply “spend” business turnover as personal cash. To remain compliant with H…
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The Director’s Salary Balancing Act
Most SME owners see their business as a vehicle for their lifestyle. But there is a quiet, technical tug-of-war happening behind the scenes between your bank account, your tax retu…
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Hiring in 2026
Hiring and growing your team is an exciting time for any business, it’s a sign of growth and bringing new talent to your team.
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Creative Tax Relief Support with DASH
DASH Accounting Services are specialists in tax and tax relief, even if the subject may feel confusing or unfamiliar. Especially for creatives, Creative Industry Tax Relief can be …
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Expert Payroll Support with DASH
Dealing with your staff payroll can become confusing and monotonous. At DASH, we can take that off your plate completely! Our team has the knowledge and experience to ensure your s…
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Freelancer payments
In the creative world, your talent is your biggest asset. But if you’re running an animation or games studio, managing that talent comes with a massive administrative burden; the m…
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Self Assessment 2026
We are officially in the “final sprint” of January.
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Outsourced Finance
Running a SME often means wearing all the hats. Founder, salesperson, ops manager, financial director and often the main point of contact for everything.
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Bookkeeping Services in Glasgow and Edinburgh That Simplify Your Business Finances
Keeping on top of bookkeeping is essential for running a successful business, but it can quickly become overwhelming. Accurate records, VAT compliance, and up to date accounts all …
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Your Essential Guide to the CT600 Form
Filing the CT600 form is one of the most important responsibilities for any UK limited company. We focus on making business tax simple so you can meet your obligations with confide…
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Making Tax Digital 2026
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is the biggest change to the UK tax system in a generation and from April 2026, thousands of sole traders and landlords will move from annual Self Assessme…
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Profit, Purpose and the Planet
As the year draws to a close, many businesses are reviewing financial performance, forecasting, and planning for the year ahead. But in 2026, forward-thinking businesses are going …
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Managing Client Dependency Risk
**When One Client Becomes Too Big**
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Our Creative Tax Relief Services
We understand that for many creative organisations the finance side can feel like a distraction from what you do best. That’s why our creative tax relief services are designed to m…
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Year-End Review
As the financial year draws to a close, creative and service-based businesses often find themselves juggling client work, deadlines, and last-minute admin. But a little preparation…
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The Power of Management Accounts
For many business owners, “the accounts” are something that happens once a year: a box to tick, a set of figures to send to HMRC. But by the time those numbers are ready, they’re a…
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Self-Assessment
The self-assessment deadline might feel far away, but it always comes around faster than expected. Whether you’re newly self-employed, a freelancer, or earning income outside PAYE,…
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Cashflow for Creative Businesses
In creative industries like gaming, animation, and digital media, ideas flow fast but cash doesn’t always keep up. You might be deep in production for months before a milestone pay…
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Smart Accounting
If you’re already using Xero, you’re already using a great piece of software that is moving quickly to adapt to new changes in technology. However, are you using many of the apps t…
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Companies House: Director ID Verification
Companies House is introducing a new identity verification process to help deter those wishing to use companies for illegal purposes.
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Trivial Benefits & Tax at Christmas
The run-up to Christmas is always a busy time for businesses; planning, wrapping up projects, and making sure your team feels valued as the year comes to an end. Many companies lik…
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Director Pensions
As a company Director, you have unique opportunities to structure your pension in a way that benefits both you and your business. You can choose how contributions are made, giving …
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Invoice and Email Fraud
Invoice fraud and email scams are on the rise, targeting businesses of all sizes. Criminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, impersonating suppliers, clients, or even colle…
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Freelancer vs Limited Company
For many creative and tech professionals, freelancing is the natural first step. It’s quick to set up, flexible, and allows you to focus on your craft. But as your income grows and…
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HMRC Payments: Services & TTP Arrangements
For many businesses in the creative industries and tech sector, managing HMRC payments is one of the most stressful parts of running a company. Between PAYE, VAT, Corporation Tax, …
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The Currency Challenge for Creative Studios in 2025
The creative industry is global by nature. Whether you’re an animation studio working with clients in the US, a games studio sourcing talent in Europe, or a freelancer working with…
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Why Creative & Tech Businesses Need Industry-Specific Accounting
The worlds of animation, gaming, and technology move fast. Studios are pushing creative boundaries, game developers are building immersive worlds, and tech entrepreneurs are disrup…
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