For many small and medium-sized business owners, bookkeeping, payroll, and VAT returns are part of their business routine. These tasks are essential but it’s true without understanding and analysis they only show what has already happened. If you want to shape the future of your business, you need to take this raw data and analyse it. In this article we show you how you can make this change and make your financial data work for you.

A question we often get asked. This article covers the key issues facing business owners who are looking to sell their business. It gives advice and guidance from a timing and financial perspective as well as giving some tips on how to prepare a business for sale. 

With employers under pressure to reduce employment costs with soaring national insurance bills, this article shows how salary sacrifice can work for Business Owners, looking to maximise personal income and save their business’s tax bill. We have helped make things clearer for you by giving practical examples of potential tax savings.

If you run your own company, should you take income as salary, dividends, or a mix of both? This article explains the basics to help you decide which option leaves you better off.

With changes to business asset disposal relief due in April 2026, selling sooner could save tax and reduce pressure. This article explains why acting now makes sense and the steps to take.

We’re seeking an experienced part-time payroll professional to support our growing client base. The role offers independence, variety, and opportunities to develop your expertise. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding position, read on and get in touch.

What makes Kaizen different? Prospective clients often ask how we stand out from other Humber accountants. While client care and expert knowledge are at our core, there’s more to it. To explain the Kaizen difference in detail, we asked our CEO, Darren Trice.

Many businesses ignore economic forecasts, assuming they won’t be affected—but they are. Whether trading in the UK or overseas, changes matter. This article helps you prepare for potential Bank of England interest rate cuts in 2025.

The ongoing US tariff disputes are unsettling global markets and impacting UK businesses. This article outlines seven practical steps to protect your business and even turn the situation to your advantage.

This is a useful article for new and existing businesses, it includes our eight stage guide that helps simplify the process and give you a step by step guide.

The government’s Non-Domestic Rates Team has recently confirmed the Business Rates Relief measures for 2025/26 announced at the 2024 Autumn Budget. 

The self-assessment deadline falls at the end of January, but many leave it late. In 2025, HMRC reported 3.4 million taxpayers still hadn’t filed as deadline week began.

This interview reveals some of the founding principles that make up the Kaizen offer, the very philosophies that clients find so compelling when they make the decision to work in partnership with Darren and his team.

Business owners can get lost in daily operations and miss the bigger picture. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) help measure performance and highlight areas for improvement.

Late payments cost Yorkshire and Humber SMEs an average of £22,000 a year and contribute to around 5,000 business closures annually. This article explores how you can protect your business.

Want to grow your business and stay ahead? Kaizen CEO Darren Trice shares six practical strategies—from adopting a growth mindset to investing in technology—to drive innovation and secure future success.

Strategic planning is vital for long-term success, but common pitfalls-like rigid plans or poor implementation—can hold businesses back. This article shows how to avoid them and build a flexible, effective strategy.

Unsure how sales consultancy can help your business? This article explains how strategic planning, effective training, and upskilling your team can boost sales performance and drive sustainable growth.

Investing in employee training boosts productivity, improves retention and strengthens competitiveness. This article explores the benefits and shows how to build an effective training programme.

See how a young business achieved 200% growth with Kaizen’s support. From vision planning to financial management, discover how our strategic guidance transformed operations and set them up for future success.

Discover how stepping out of the comfort zone transformed a construction company's international operations. This blog highlights the challenges they faced, from foreign currency issues to overseas taxation, and how Kaizen's strategic solutions led to remarkable business growth.

Discover how Kaizen Group transformed a marine equipment manufacturer through strategic financial leadership and business optimisation, ultimately facilitating a successful sale to a global PLC. Learn about their comprehensive approach and the impressive results achieved.

Kaizen helped six medical research and diagnostics firms overcome complex financial challenges. With expert support on grants, funding, and international investment, they boosted turnover by 400% and secured major growth opportunities.

As a business owner you’re used to throwing all you’ve got into running your business, but do you make time to look into – and understand - the financial health of your business?

Milestone moments-new markets, contracts, resources, and profits—mark a business’s growth. But when it’s time to hire a Finance Director, the decision is just as crucial. This article shares five reasons why you might need one.

Our indirect tax planning services help you manage VAT and international trade more effectively. From choosing the right scheme to minimising VAT on property deals and acquisitions, discover how expert advice can benefit your business.

Employee share schemes can be tailored to reward staff and meet business goals, with HMRC-approved and bespoke options available. This article explains the benefits and how Kaizen can help design and implement the right scheme for your company.

Our owner-managed business team caters to a diverse range of clients, from sole traders to corporate groups. We offer tailored advice on taxes affecting both business and personal affairs.

Many clients use Kaizen Group as their registered office, ensuring official Companies House and HMRC documents are received promptly and handled securely. Our cost-effective service protects your privacy, helps you avoid missed deadlines, and keeps your business running smoothly.

Kaizen Payroll simplifies payroll management for UK businesses of all sizes. From RTI submissions and PAYE advice to e-payslips and auto-enrolment, our outsourced service ensures HMRC compliance, data security, and less admin - so you can focus on running your business.

Successful sales rely on effective interactions. Kaizen’s experts, led by Mark Newton, provide strategies, training, and execution support - aligning sales with business goals to deliver fast, cost-effective results.

Year-end closing can be daunting, but this guide simplifies the process with practical tips to streamline accounting, save time, reduce stress, and ensure accuracy - helping business owners and finance teams close the year with confidence.

To stay competitive, businesses must embrace transformation - adapting operations, technology, and people to automation and AI. Though complex, this process can cut costs, boost customer satisfaction, and create new value.

A Fractional Finance Director (FD) offers part-time financial expertise, essential in challenging financial times. Many companies are adopting this approach for cost-effective leadership, find out why.

The capital gains tax allowance has been cut by over 75% in two years, falling to £3,000 for 2024/25. As a result, more people than ever are now likely to face capital gains tax.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have recently released figures showing that almost 300k Self Assessment tax returns were filed in the first week of the new tax year. In fact almost 70k were filed on the first day.

Keeping financial records up to date often feels like a chore, but when your bookkeeping is kept up to date, your business gains real quantifiable benefits. But what are they? Let’s take a look at a few.

Management accounts give vital financial insights through P&L, balance sheets, cashflow, KPIs and budgets. They help spot issues early, support growth, and guide stakeholders. Kaizen can prepare and interpret them, providing practical advice.

Corporation Tax applies to UK companies on annual profits. Businesses must register with HMRC, file a CT600 each year, and pay within nine months of their accounting period. Knowing deductions and allowances helps avoid fines and overpayment.

A growth strategy helps businesses set clear goals, spot market opportunities, and stay focused. Key steps include tracking trends, refining your value proposition, expanding reach, and managing growth effectively.

Part-time Finance Directors (fractional FDs) offer strategic financial expertise without the full-time cost. As Kaizen CEO Darren Trice explains, they support strategy, cash flow and efficiency - helping businesses grow with flexible, cost-effective guidance.

A Fractional Finance Director gives you top-level financial expertise without the full-time cost. They help manage cash flow, plan strategy, and boost profits - flexible, affordable and designed to fuel business growth.