Gross Payment Status Matters: 5 Ways to Protect Your GPS Before April 2026
For contractors operating within the UK construction industry, Gross Payment Status (GPS) is often described as the "holy grail" of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). It is the difference between receiving your hard-earned turnover in full and having a significant portion: either 20% or 30%: deducted at source by your contractors and sent directly to […]
Refer a Friend & Get Rewarded: Helping Small Businesses Grow Together!
Hello everyone! Claire here from SBS Essex Ltd. I hope your week is off to a flying start and the coffee is kicking in exactly when you need it to. Running a business: whether you’re a solo sparky, a small building firm, or a local shop owner: is a bit like spinning plates while walking […]
Bookkeeper vs. Accountant: Who Does What (and Why Your Small Business Needs Both!)
If you’ve ever sat at your desk at 11 PM, surrounded by a mountain of crumpled receipts and a lukewarm cup of tea, wondering where your profit actually went, you’re not alone. For many small business owners in the UK, the financial side of running a company can feel like trying to learn a foreign […]