by Illya Berlyayev | Jan 21, 2026 | Blog
In hospitality, sales figures might look impressive, but they don’t tell the full story. We regularly see restaurants, cafés and coffee shops with busy tills and packed tables that still struggle to generate cash. More often than not, the issue sits with one key...
by Illya Berlyayev | Jan 20, 2026 | Blog
The FSA is urging food businesses to put food safety at the heart of their operations in 2026. Its Here to Help programme offers a wide range of free tools, training and guidance designed to help you protect your customers and run a safer business. Whether you operate...
by Illya Berlyayev | Jan 12, 2026 | Blog
So, we asked ChatGPT “what are the main shortcomings small businesses find with the service provided by their accountant?”. We were surprised by some of the issues small business face and decided to respond to each. ChatGPT said: Small businesses tend to complain...
by Illya Berlyayev | Jan 6, 2026 | Blog
The Government has announced National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates will increase from 1 April 2026.Minimum wage rates are reviewed and updated annually on 1 April. This applies to all National Minimum Wage rates as well as the National Living Wage. The...
by Illya Berlyayev | Dec 17, 2025 | Blog
Several London restaurants are being accused of avoiding the UK’s new tipping law. The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, in force since October 2024, legally mandates that all tips and service charges must be distributed fairly and transparently among staff....
