The phrase ‘unlimited annual leave’ might scare you a little as a business owner and have you picturing either an empty office with tumbleweeds rolling through, or a complete operational meltdown. But the reality is that the standard 28 days plus bank holidays model we are used to, isn’t exactly a guarantee of productivity either. … [Read more…]
You’ve spent 20 minutes rewriting the same invoice reminder for the fourth time this week, tweaking the tone so it’s firm but not awkward. Or maybe you’re staring at a CRM full of leads that were marked “follow up later”—and you never do, because client work took priority. You know AI could probably help. But … [Read more…]
Growth is exciting. Signing new clients, opening new locations, hiring talented people. It’s what you’ve been working towards. But there’s a less glamorous side to scaling fast: your payroll process starts to crack. What worked perfectly when you had 15 employees becomes shaky at 40. By the time you hit 80, it’s held together with … [Read more…]
“Champions are built in the off-season.” At the Ladies Professional Golf Association, that idea applies as much to finance professionals as it does to the athletes on the course. It’s a global organisation in a period of rapid growth, at a moment when women’s sport is gaining long-overdue momentum. Today, the LPGA operates across more … [Read more…]
Whether you’re running a business or working in HR, payroll is one of the most important responsibilities you’ll manage. The reality is, in the world of employment, few things matter more than being paid correctly. So when there’s a mistake, it’s essential to rectify it as quickly as possible. This is where back pay comes … [Read more…]
Payroll year end is just around the corner. But when is the HMRC deadline for payroll year end, we hear you ask? It’s 19 April for your final submission. And for your final pay as you earn (PAYE) payment, it’s 19 April if paying via post, and 22 April for digital payment. Ideally, when sorting … [Read more…]
We’re here to make employment easier for everyone. If you aren’t on the Employment Hero platform and want to learn more, you can book a free demo today! HR Recruitment & Talent Acquisition SmartMatch scoring improvements Available to all subscription tiers SmartMatch scores are now smarter, factoring in pre-screening answers like certifications and work rights. … [Read more…]
Payroll tax can be calculated manually, but thankfully we have software to help make it easier. Payroll tax is a notoriously confusing area for small business owners, especially those new to managing employees. Getting it wrong can lead to penalties, employee dissatisfaction, and a lot of wasted time. In this comprehensive guide, we break down … [Read more…]
For many HR leaders and business owners, every April means only one thing: the annual scramble to update payroll for the new tax year. It’s easy to view statutory pay increases as just another administrative headache, a mandatory box to tick so you don’t fall foul of the law. But what if you rethink the … [Read more…]
18 February, 2026 11 min read Share Copy Link Copied Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is forcing a pricing reset across the profession. You’re being asked to do more work, and more often, with tighter deadlines. Meanwhile, your clients still expect fees that were set for a once-a-year service. In this article, we … [Read more…]