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RDG Accounting in Derby have teamed up with Premal Prajapati from Elevation Corporate Pensions to advise our clients how to make the most of their money.  A

RDG Accounting have been selected to join the Handpicked Accountants network, an exclusive collection of highly regarded accountancy practices based across the UK. Handpicked Accountants was created

The most tax efficient Director’s salary 2023/24 is £12,570 per annum. The reason for this is all down to the National Insurance (NI) rates. A Director can

The headline message from the Chancellor The Chancellor highlighted that “In the autumn we took difficult decisions to deliver stability and sound money… Today, we deliver the

When it comes to your marketing efforts, it’s only effective when you’re reaching the right target audience in order to secure ideal clients for your business. Most obviously, the

89% of SMEs say their success was largely aided by the assistance of an accountant or business advisor. Could small business accounting help to grow your business?

Only 4% of businesses measure and manage their processes, which means most organisations have no idea how efficient they really are.

Customer-centric companies are 60% more profitable than companies that don’t make the same commitment. It’s not hard to understand why. After all, when you understand your customers

33% of small business owners lack the motivation they had when the business was new. They need a way to reboot.

Only 40% of small businesses are profitable. That’s a lot of people who aren’t able to achieve the life they want. Make sure you’re not one of

It will soon be that time of the year again, stockings will start taking their place on desks, fairy lights will grace the office walls and the highly anticipated office Christmas party will soon

There are many reasons why businesses and partnerships dissolve or split up. But whatever the reason, how a business deals with that break-up depends on what type

Every business thinks about tax. Do I need to pay it? How much? When’s the deadline? Have I got my figures correct? When you register as a

Money laundering is a term used to describe the process of concealing, or disguising, illegally-obtained funds. This blog will explain in more detail how money laundering works, what

It has been estimated that by 2025, the global AI market is expected to be almost $60 billion; in 2016 it was $1.4 billion. It is obvious with

Is it just us or does everyone seem to be talking about ‘blockchain and cryptocurrency’? If you Google ‘this week’s top business news’ there will be at

Have you submitted your tax return yet? If your answer is no, our guess is that either you haven’t had the time yet or you are unsure

Outsourcing payroll is an efficient, risk-free way for businesses to make sure employees are paid correctly and on time, while also ensuring you are compliant with all HMRC regulations and requirements. Have you been contemplating outsourcing your

When lockdown was introduced to the UK a few weeks ago, along with it came a multitude of uncertainty for businesses and the economy. As a business

We thought it would be helpful to summarise the key information you need to know about COVID-19 and the economy – in a downloadable document – to help you

No one is safe from the taxman and yes, that includes landlords. We all know the infamous Benjamin Franklin saying, “In this world nothing can be said to be

This blog will investigate what Brexit means for small businesses and help you prepare. Brexit has been (and continues to be) one of the most daunting and

Mortgage tax relief changes are taking effect and we know that this can be problematic for private landlords. So how can you deal with all of this change? We will run you through the changes and explain what you can do, and how we can help you too.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, unveiled his annual 2019 Autumn Budget to Parliament with a very clear message. Outlining his plans for the UK’s finances,

If retirement is something you haven’t given a minute’s thought to, or even if it’s right at the forefront of your mind, either way you should want

Founded in 1983, QuickBooks is a marketing leading accounting software package, helping a wide range of businesses to easily keep on top of their finances, helping them

Xero helps small businesses worldwide thrive. Plain and simple. Founded in 2006, Xero was started to give users beautiful cloud-based accounting software, connecting you to the right

Sage is one of the market leaders for integrated accounting, payroll, and payment systems, helping to support the dreams of ambitious entrepreneurs world-wide. Sage started as a

LOG INTO KashFlow Established back in 2005, award-winning KashFlow provides small business owners with intuitive online accounting software. Today the company has thousands of users and has

On the 22nd November 2017, Philip Hammond announced the Autumn Budget 2017. During his announcement he said that the economy “continues to grow, continues to create more jobs than

From the 1st October 2017, if you become a new employer on or after this date, you immediately have duties for auto enrolment purposes to carry out

Whoever was in charge of ensuring glorious weather for the Long Eaton Carnival 2017 on Saturday 17th June deserves a pint (or two, or three…) – it

This post is the last in the series of content which is all about factors to consider when starting a business. If you are interested in reading

Last week we published a blog which explored what you should take into consideration when starting a business. This is such a big topic to cover, as there

It’s not easy starting a business, and for many people it’s the largest gamble you’ll ever take, especially in terms of your career. However, with many millions

For workers aged 25 and older the national living wage will be £7.20 an hour from April 2016. The minimum wage will still apply for workers aged

RDG Accounting would like to wish you a very happy and prosperous New Year. We would also like to remind you that it is getting close to

Everyone at RDG Accounting would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.   RDG Accounting will be closed on the following days

Registration will no longer be free. ACT NOW BEFORE MONDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 2015 TO REGISTER FOR FREE A one off set-up charge of £500 plus VAT will apply to businesses that

RDG Accounting is sponsoring the Turbocharge your Business event for an inspiring day of business ideas! The event will have a number of education slots including a networking lunch. The agenda is as follows: Getting through the

On Saturday 4th July 2015 a few of the ladies from RDG Accounting enjoyed a wonderful day out at Henley Regatta thanks to our lovely clients at Colwick Park Lifeguards. A day out

Employers across the UK are now providing a workplace pension for their staff. Make sure you do too. Even if you employ just one person. Act now.

This is a basic guide, prepared by ACCA’s Technical Advisory team, for members and their colleagues or clients. It is an introduction only and should not be

Tax Rates and Allowances Guide 2014/15 2015/16 £ £ Income tax rates – (non-dividend income) 10% lower rate tax – savings rate only Up to 2,880 Up

VAT Flat Rate Scheme The flat rate scheme for small businesses was introduced to reduce the administrative burden imposed when operating VAT. Under the scheme a set

We all had a wonderful surprise for our Christmas night out when a limo turned up to take us out for a lovely Christmas dinner. It was

Each of the staff at RDG Accounting wore a Christmas Jumper at least once last week to help raise money for Save the Children. The Millhouse Business

Our Coffee Morning today had a fantastic array of cakes and savoury nibbles that was enjoyed by everyone who attended the event. A big thank you to all our clients who kindly

Wednesday 24th September 2014 – 10:30am Millhouse Business Centre, Station Road, Castle Donington, Derbyshire, DE74 2NJ You are warmly  invited to come and join us for a cuppa and some

This fact sheet focuses on VAT matters of relevance to the smaller business. A primary aim is to highlight common risk areas as a better understanding can

The position of Director brings both rewards and responsibilities upon an individual. Whether you are appointed to the Board of the Company you work for, or you

It is the ambition of many people to run their own business. Some may have been made redundant and find themselves with free time and financial resources.

The key features of Corporation Tax are: A company is required to pay the tax due in advance of filing a tax return A ‘process now, check

Under the self-assessment regime an individual is responsible for ensuring that their tax liability is calculated and any tax owing is paid on time, but if you