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Things Business owners should look for in Healey's first Budget

Burnham's first Budget must find around £35bn. Where it comes from reveals whether this is a growth government, and what it could cost owner-managed businesses.

Guides

What Your Monthly Management Information Should Contain - The 4 Numbers Guide

A great monthly board pack tells you what happened, why it happened and what to do next. Here's what yours should contain.

Blog

The Most Tax-Efficient Way to Pay Yourself as a Company Director in 2025/26

The most tax-efficient way to pay yourself as a UK company director in 2025/26. Salary, dividends and the April 2026 rate rise, explained with real figures.

Blog

Nobody talks about the summer squeeze

The summer squeeze isn't a scheduling problem. It's what August quietly reveals about your business, and the numbers underneath it.

Blog

The Tax Break that makes you Investable

SEIS and EIS give investors generous tax relief for backing you, but only if you set them up in time. How they work and what to put in place before you raise.

Newsletter

What Andy Burnham becoming PM might mean for your Business

A new Prime Minister means new tax and spending priorities. Here's what Andy Burnham's premiership could mean for UK business owners, and what to do about it now.

Blog

Should your Business raise investment?

Before you ask how to raise, ask if you should. A founder's guide to funding decisions in an uncertain UK market and the alternatives worth weighing first.

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Debt or Equity: What Most Business Owners Don't Know About Funding Growth

69% of business owners don't understand their funding options. Learn the real difference between debt and equity before you raise.

Blog

You spent £80k on product development last year. You might be owed money back from HMRC.

Discover what counts as R&D tax relief in 2026. Most UK business owners qualify without realising it, even failed projects. Find out what you're owed.

Blog

Reporting vs Insights: What Business Owners must know

Reporting Isn’t Insight, Confusing the Two Is Costing Business Owners Dearly

Toast Talks Podcast

Episode #3: Planning with Purpose

Episode 3 of the Toast Talks podcast looks at all things planning as we begin another year in the Business World

Toast Talks Podcast

Episode #2: How the Budget shapes Business

In this episode, Michael and Steven take a step back to unpack what the latest Budget really means for business owners and how it should influence the decisions you’re making now a

Toast Talks Podcast

Episode #1: Scaling a Brand Responsibly with Connor McKinney

Our first episode of the new Toast Talks podcast sees co-founder of Storefront, Connor McKinney, speak about how they scaled the brand so effectively in just 7 years.

Press Releases

Press Release: Autumn Statement 2026

Toast Accountants is calling on Northern Ireland’s SMEs to take decisive action following today’s UK Budget.

Guides

End-of-Year Ready: Building Money Confidence Before Year-End

A guide to how Founders can build money confidence, strengthening their end to the year in the process

Videos

End of Year Ready: Building Money Confidence before Year-End

In this webinar, Michael and Oisin walk you through how to finish the year strong, build financial clarity, and head into 2026 with real money confidence.

Blog

Dividend Tax Rates 2025: What Limited Company Directors Should Know

A dividend is quite simply a share of the profits between a company’s shareholders. Here we explain dividend tax increases and rate bands for the coming tax year.

Videos

Retaining Top Talent: How to secure Loyalty in a Competitive Market

Discover how to retain top talent in today’s competitive market. Watch our video on loyalty strategies and download our perks guide for deeper insights.

Guides

Retaining Top Talent: A Guide to Strategic Employee Perks in the UK

Discover how UK businesses can retain top talent with strategic employee perks. Get insights in our free guide to smarter, tailored benefits.

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Let's Toast to what's next: The Story behind our Brand refresh

Discover the story behind Toast’s brand refresh—why we redefined our identity, what it means for clients, and how it reflects our vision for growth.

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Employment Allowance: A Simple Way to Reduce Your NI Bill

Employment allowance is a tax relief scheme in the UK that allows eligible small business owners with employees to apply to reduce their annual N.I. bill by up to £4,000.

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5 Essential KPIs Every E-Commerce Business Owner Should Track for Success

Learn the 5 essential financial KPIs every ambitious founder should track to scale with confidence.

Blog

Tax Implications of Buying & Selling Property in the UK

A rundown of the Tax implications of Buying & Selling Property in the UK

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Tax Strategies for Ltd Companies

A Guide that outlines various Tax Strategies for Ltd Companies

Blog

Navigating the UK Tax Year

Whether you’re an individual taxpayer or a business owner, understanding the structure of the tax year and key deadlines can help you stay compliant and avoid surprises.

Blog

Filing your Tax Return with Toast

In this blog post, we’ll explain everything you need to know about filing your Self-Assessment tax return and how we can help ensure the process is smooth.

Guides

5 Stages to saving Tax and Growing your Business

This guide explains how you can save tax and grow your business with 5 simple steps

Blog

Self Assessment: A Smarter Approach for Business Owners

A blog detailing everything you need to know about Self assessments

Blog

The Importance of Real-Time Reporting for Businesses During the Festive Season

A blog which explains the benefits of real time reporting for Businesses during the busy festive season

Guides

Tax Efficient Ways to Extract Cash from your Business

This guide outlines some of the most common and tax efficient methods of extracting cash from your business.

Blog

VAT: What is it and how does it affect my business?

Blog

How Real-Time Financial Insights Enhance Limited Company Accounting

Discover how real-time financial insights transform limited company accounting in Northern Ireland.

Blog

Mastering Limited Company Finance for Financial Health

Master Limited Company Finance. Learn strategies for financial health, managing cash flow, and ensuring compliance. Overcome challenges and leverage technology.

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Navigating Limited Company Compliance Requirements

Navigate Limited Company Compliance with ease. Avoid penalties, build trust, and understand key regulatory bodies and effective management strategies.

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Understanding Limited Company Taxes: Essentials for Business Owners

Master Limited Company Taxes: Key obligations, Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE, and planning strategies to ensure compliance and financial health for your business.

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Selecting the Right Limited Company Accountants for Your Business Needs

Learn how to choose the right limited company accountants for your business. Discover their roles, benefits, and selection criteria to ensure your company's financial success.

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'Up in the Clouds’ – Why Cloud Accounting is the future for businesses, big and small

You’ll likely have seen a lot of advertising around ‘Cloud Accounting’ and ‘Making Tax Digital’, but does that add value to your business as a business owner?

Blog

Director’s Loan Accounts: What Limited Company Directors Need to Know in 2025

As a Director of the company, you can make withdrawals using a Director’s Loan. Here we explain how they operate from a tax perspective.

Blog

What is Cloud Accounting all about?

You’ve probably heard the term ‘cloud accounting’ but what does it mean and more importantly why does it benefit your business?

Blog

Benefits of Operating as a Limited Company

Limited company vs Sole Trader. What to choose? Do you know the main benefits of operating as a Limited Company? Read the article to learn more.

Videos

What can I claim as a business expense and what can I not?

Have you just set up and started to trade? It is important to understand what expenses you can and cannot claim in order to maximise tax relief that is available to you.

Guides

Why N.I businesses should switch to cloud accounting

This guide will help give you a better understanding of the benefits of switching to Cloud accounting software and working with a fully Online Accountant.

Videos

Tax Returns for Self-Employed Individuals – Explained

Every year we come across individuals who are scrambling at the last minute to prepare and file their tax returns. Here we explain what you need to do, plus key dates to remember.

Videos

Should I Set Up a Limited Company or Is Being a Sole Trader Better?

In this webinar we reviewed the pros and cons of setting up as a limited company or sole trader. We discuss compliance requirements, plus advantages and disadvantages.

News

Toast joins Chamber of Commerce

Toast Accountants becomes a member of the Londonderry Chamber, which promotes strong business engagement to support the development, growth and sustained economic viability.

Guides

The Tax Guide for Small Businesses and Startups

Toast have created a guide for anyone who generates any form of income from having an online presence. It informs you of your responsibilities relating to HMRC & tax liabilities.