Money Talks:
The Business & Finance Strategies Blog
Running a business is challenging enough—understanding your finances shouldn’t be. Here, we break down complex financial topics into clear, actionable insights, helping you take control of your numbers and make confident, strategic decisions.
Whether you’re looking to improve cash flow, maximise profitability, or navigate tax and compliance, my blog delivers expert advice designed for business owners, not accountants. No jargon. No confusion. Just practical financial strategies to help your business thrive.
Is basis period reform really over and done with?
You heaved a sigh of relief after submitting your 2023/24 self-assessment tax return, especially as it meant the fiddly basis period calculations were behind you. But why might it be to your advantage to revisit them? Transition recap If you’re a sole trader or member...
Reduce tax on gains with EIS incentives
You recently made a capital gain on which you’ll have to pay tax. You’ve been told that if you invest in an enterprise investment scheme (EIS), you can defer the capital gains tax, but might it also reduce what you have to pay EIS CGT reliefs Enterprise investment...
Grab your electric van grant while you can
One benefit that’s managed to avoid the chop relates to electric vehicles. What’s available and how might it help if you’re in the market for a new commercial vehicle? The government has announced that £120m is available to drivers, cabbies and businesses who want to...
Businesses MUST AVOID running into Financial Problems
Financial Management – Businesses MUST get this right! It must be quite stressful for business owners not having adequate Financial Management in place to mitigate financial problems. Businesses’ chance of survival and growth depends on having an agile Financial...
Do I have enough money to buy this for my business?
How Can I improve my business cash flow? My business is reporting profit each month but running out of cash. Why is this happening? How interesting it was to read about “The Times” reported that the majority of loans over £5,000 made to small business owners to...
Recent Budget Announcement: Increase in cost of employment? What can the business owners do?
Here it is the summary of changes from 6th April 2025: The rate of employers’ NI will increase from 13.8% to 15%. This rate applies to Class 1A NI, payable on benefits in kind, and Class 1B NI on PAYE settlement agreements. The employers’ NI current threshold of £175...
About the Author
Yesim Tilley, ACMA, CGMA
Yesim Tilley is a seasoned financial strategist and founder of Skynet Accounting, dedicated to helping businesses gain clarity, control, and confidence in their numbers.
With over 15 years of experience across manufacturing, construction, and energy, she has transformed financial operations, optimised cash flow, and driven sustainable growth for countless organisations.
Her journey into finance started young—tracking currency exchange rates at just eight years old. Today, she bridges financial expertise with real-world business insights, ensuring entrepreneurs make informed, profitable decisions.
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