• Posted September 4, 2026

Booking Football Hospitality? Watch Out for the Tax Rules

The football season is back, bringing renewed optimism, fresh signings and the annual belief that this could finally be the year for Adam’s beloved Bradford City! We admire his optimism, even if the rest of us think it might be a slightly longer journey than he’d like! As the season starts, many businesses plan to […]


  • Posted September 3, 2026

I’m a Landlord. Do I Need to Worry About Making Tax Digital?

If you’re a landlord and you’ve heard people talking about Making Tax Digital (MTD), you may be wondering whether it’s something you need to worry about or just another HMRC initiative that doesn’t affect you. The short answer is that many landlords will be affected, and the changes are closer than you might think. Does […]


  • Posted August 27, 2026

The Accidental Landlord’s Guide to Property Tax

Not everyone sets out to become a landlord, some people inherit a property, some move in with a partner and rent out their old home, others relocate for work and decide to keep hold of their property rather than sell. Before they know it, they’re receiving rent each month and have unintentionally joined the ranks […]


  • Posted August 24, 2026

Should You Keep Your Rental Property or Sell It?

For many landlords, the decision to keep or sell a rental property isn’t as straightforward as it once was. A few years ago, the answer often seemed obvious, property prices were rising, rental demand was strong and many investors were happy to take a long-term view. Today, however, landlords face a growing list of considerations […]


  • Posted August 20, 2026

Why Every Business Owner Needs a One-Page Business Plan

Most business owners don’t have a business plan. Or at least, they don’t have one they actually use. What they do have is a document they spent three days writing when applying for funding in 2021 that’s now sitting in a folder called “Final Final Version V4”. A one-page business plan is different, it’s quick […]


  • Posted August 18, 2026

Exclusive – Every Business has an Adam!

At Whitesides, we don’t have a Dave. We have Adam – coincidentally it’s also his birthday today! Now, officially, Adam has a job description. In reality, we’re not entirely convinced it’s possible to list everything he actually does. Need the website updating? Speak to Adam IT issue? Adam Annual regulatory compliance? Adam Fire extinguisher inspection […]


  • Posted August 12, 2026

Is Your Business Really Your Retirement Plan?

Many business owners assume they’ll fund their retirement by selling their business. It’s easy to understand why. After years of building the company, taking risks and reinvesting profits, the business often becomes the largest asset they own. But here’s the uncomfortable question: What if your business isn’t worth what you think it is? Many Business […]


  • Posted July 31, 2026

7 Signs Your Business Has Outgrown Its Accountant

Choosing the right accountant is important at every stage of a business’s journey. When you’re starting out, your priorities are usually straightforward, annual accounts, tax returns and making sure deadlines are met. However, as a business grows, so do the challenges. What worked when turnover was £200,000 may not be enough once your business reaches […]


  • Posted July 29, 2026

Why Every New Limited Company Needs a Shareholder Agreement

By Sean Rushton Starting a business with co-founders, business partners or family members is an exciting time. Most of the attention goes on winning customers, building the offering and getting the company off the ground. Because everyone gets on well at this stage, it’s easy to assume that formal paperwork between shareholders can wait. It’s […]