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Excel: Are You and Your Team Really Efficient at Processing and Reporting Data?
As Profit Consultants and Part-Time Finance Directors we often help clients improve their systems and reporting. Some time ago, I sent one of my team to deliver Excel training for a client. They started by observing a senior member of staff entering data into Excel.....
Tax Update: What This Means for You and How We Can Help as Your Part-Time Financial Director
If you’re a business owner or decision maker, there are several recent tax changes that could affect you. These aren’t just technical changes – they can directly affect your profitability, reporting workload and day-to-day financial decisions. As your part time financial director, we help you...
What the Latest HMRC Updates Mean for Your Business in 2026
At S4B, as profit consultants, we focus on keeping our clients informed about HMRC changes so that they can keep their tax bills and fines as low as possible. What the Latest HMRC Updates Mean for Your Business in 2026 As we move through 2026,...
Tax outlook: what to consider before the 2025/26 year closes
Now that the New Year rush has passed, March is often the first real opportunity to step back and look strategically at your tax position before the year end on 5 April 2026. With several rule changes arriving shortly after, a little forward planning now...
Multiple tax-free perks for directors
With the right planning and guidance from an experienced finance director, company directors have several opportunities to reduce their tax bill while making the most of legitimate incentives. Below is a snapshot of useful benefits and planning ideas that are often overlooked but can make...
Start 2026 with a Strong Financial Plan
Starting 2026 with a clear and well-structured financial plan is essential for business owners who want confidence, control, and better decision making throughout the year. Working with a part-time financial director can help you review your current position, plan ahead, and put the right strategies...
How Part-Time Financial Directors Can Drive Business Growth
At S4B, we understand that business leaders are operating in a fast-changing landscape. Rising costs, new technologies, and shifting markets mean that strong financial leadership is more important than ever. For many small and medium-sized businesses, hiring a full-time finance director may not be practical...
Autumn Budget 2025
Click below for S4B’s summary of the Autumn Budget 2025, where Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out her plans to stabilise the public finances while delivering long-term investment. She focused on “fairness and fiscal responsibility” as she raised revenue from wealth and property to fund public...
74 Days to Go: Get Ahead with Your Self-Assessment Before 31 January 2026
There are now just 74 days left until the Self-Assessment tax return deadline – 31 January 2026. If you’ve already submitted your return or confirmed you don’t need to, great work! But if not, now’s the perfect time to get started. Filing early means less...
How an Interim Financial Director Can Help Your Business Thrive
At S4B, we know that businesses don’t stand still. Companies experience periods of growth, restructuring, leadership changes, or financial challenges that require expert guidance. During these times, bringing in an interim financial director can make a real difference. Unlike a permanent hire, who may take...