Are you frantically pulling together paperwork to get your Self Assessment submitted before Saturday’s deadline? If so, you’re definitely not alone. Every January, we speak to business owners who promise themselves “next year will be different”  — only to find themselves in the same last-minute rush again. Rather than beating yourself up, this is a good moment to learn from the stress  and put a plan in place that makes next year calmer, clearer, and far more manageable. Why

If you're a contractor or subcontractor working under CIS, the next big change to hit the construction industry isn’t a new regulation on-site — it’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) . From April 2026, many sole traders, subcontractors and landlords will be required to keep digital records and submit quarterly digital updates to HMRC. And while that might sound like a mountain of extra admin, the reality is simple: 👉 Those who prepare now will find MTD easy. 👉 Those who leave it un

As temperatures drop, so does activity for many construction and trade businesses. Fewer daylight hours, project delays, and bad weather can slow income while bills and wages keep rolling in. If you’ve ever faced a tight December or January, you’ll know that good cash flow management is what keeps the lights on and the van running. At Eden Bookkeeping Solutions , we work with contractors across the UK — from sole traders to growing construction firms — and we see the same cha

Paper receipts, printed invoices, and crumpled expense sheets — they’ve had a good run. But with Making Tax Digital (MTD) expanding in 2026, the days of paper-based bookkeeping are numbered. For UK small businesses, especially in trades and construction, digital bookkeeping is no longer a luxury; it’s fast becoming a legal and operational necessity. The good news? Going paperless saves time, reduces stress, and can even improve profits. Here’s why now is the perfect moment to

As the skies fill with colour this Bonfire Night, it’s the perfect reminder that things can go from dazzling to disastrous in seconds — especially when it comes to your business finances. Just like you wouldn’t light fireworks without checking the wind direction, you shouldn’t run your business without keeping your books in order. One stray spark — a missed invoice, a forgotten VAT deadline, or an unexpected bill — and your hard-earned profits could go up in smoke. So before

It’s half term again, and that familiar question rolls around — how do we fit it all in? Running a business is demanding at the best of times, but when the kids are off school, the plates start spinning faster. Some of us get one week, some two, and somehow we’re meant to keep clients happy, show up to meetings, and still make it feel like the holidays for our children. For me, that means scheduling client work, keeping meetings on track, and still carving out time for pumpki

When you first start a small business, doing your own bookkeeping makes sense. After all, it saves money, gives you full visibility over...

If you work in the construction industry, the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)  will be all too familiar. For contractors, it means...

For many small businesses, crossing the VAT registration threshold  is both a milestone and a challenge. In the UK, the VAT threshold for...

As small business owners, we rely on Xero to give us a clear, real-time picture of our finances. This year, Xero rolled out its brand-new...

Picture this: you're running a thriving business, sales are climbing, and everything looks rosy on the surface. But behind the scenes,...

If you run a construction business in the UK, chances are you’ve come across the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) . On paper, it’s...

Running a construction business is tough enough without HMRC breathing down your neck. Between juggling subcontractors, ordering...

Why Our Bookkeeping Checks Give You More Than Just ‘Tick-Box’ Compliance When you’re flat out running a business in construction,...

Spring isn’t just about clearing out old junk—it’s an opportunity to reset, refresh, and realign your business for success. Think of it...

Over 60% of UK businesses operate as sole traders.  That’s a huge number. But as your business grows, the question arises—should you stay...

As a bookkeeping practice that supports ambitious small and medium businesses, we understand how every penny counts when you’re striving...

As we bid farewell to 2024, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your business’s performance and plan for an even stronger year ahead....

As a business owner, taking time away can be challenging. I’ve recently been on a break myself, and it got me thinking about how...

Managing the finances of a growing business can feel overwhelming, especially as you juggle new clients, larger projects, and expansion...