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Setting SMART Goals for the Year Ahead
The start of a new year is an ideal time to reassess business priorities.
This blog outlines how the SMART goals framework can help turn broad intentions into clear, achievable objectives that drive measurable progress.
Mileage claims: what business owners need to know (and how to get them right)
Mileage claims sound simple, but getting them wrong can cost tax or create HMRC risk.
This guide explains HMRC mileage allowance rules, rates, VAT, and common mistakes to avoid.
Autumn Budget 2025: Actions to take to manage your tax
The Autumn Budget 2025 introduces higher investment taxes, new pension limits and updated EMI and EOT rules.
Review your remuneration, dividend timing and pension strategy now to stay tax-efficient. These are the key actions to take after the Autumn Budget.
Leasing Explained: Finance vs Operating Leases and What They Mean for Your Business
Leasing can boost growth without high upfront costs — but choosing between a finance lease and an operating lease can significantly impact your balance sheet, tax treatment and long-term planning.
Learn what each option means for your business and how to decide which is right for you.
What to Do When a Customer Doesn’t Pay: Managing Bad Debt in Your Business
Late payments can hurt your cash flow and client relationships. This guide shows you how to manage unpaid invoices effectively — from gentle reminders to firm action — so you stay in control and protect your business.
Making the Most of Innovation: A Guide to AIR Support for R&D Tax Relief
At de Jong Phillips, we’re passionate about helping innovative businesses access the financial support they deserve. R&D tax relief is one of the most effective ways to fund new ideas, but recent rule changes have made the process more complex. We help ensure your claims are accurate, compliant, and deliver the maximum benefit.
What Company Directors Need to Know: Dividends, S455, P11D, and Overdrawn Director’s Loan Account
Learn how to take money from your company the right way.
We break down dividends, Section 455 tax, and overdrawn director’s loan accounts — so you can stay compliant and tax-efficient.
VAT & HMRC Finance: How We Help Businesses Stay Compliant and Cash Flow Positive
We help UK businesses stay compliant and cash flow positive with smart VAT management and HMRC finance solutions—so tax deadlines never hold back your growth.
Unlock Growth with Invoice Finance: A Smarter Way to Manage Cash Flow
Invoice Finance helps UK SMEs access funds tied up in unpaid invoices, improving cash flow and enabling growth.
Learn how de Jong Phillips can guide you through this flexible funding solution.
Major Changes from Companies House: What UK Companies Need to Know in 2024 and Beyond
Big changes are underway at Companies House in 2024 under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. From identity verification and financial penalties to new filing requirements, here’s what UK businesses need to know to stay compliant.
What does the budget mean for agency owners
With the 2025 UK Budget introducing key changes for agency owners, it’s essential to understand how updates to minimum wage, National Insurance, and tax regulations could impact your business.
Read our full analysis to see what these changes mean for your agency’s bottom line and how to prepare effectively.