The Lodestar Blog
Tax tips, business news, Lodestar expert insight
Dext – New Features Alert!
Here at Lodestar, we know that time is your most valuable resource. Running a business means balancing multiple tasks everyday— and when it comes to accounting, it can often feel like you’re drowning in paperwork and receipts. When we look after your bookkeeping, you...
Double Cab Pickups – Car Or Van? It Depends…. (And It’s Changed!)
What is a Double cab pickup? It is a vehicle that has a front passenger cab with a second row of seats to fit around 4 passengers plus the driver. It has 4 separate doors, and an uncovered pickup area at the rear. These have been a popular purchase for businesses to...
Autumn Budget 2024 – A Record Breaker!
Today marked the first budget presented by a female chancellor of the exchequer and the biggest tax raising budget since 1993, raising £40bn. Here we summarise the key changes you need to know about: National Living Wage The rate will increase by 6.7% to £12.21 per...
Bookkeeping: A Balancing Act of Balls
Bookkeeping is often compared to juggling multiple balls in the air, each representing a different aspect of a business's financial health. It requires focus and a keen eye for detail to keep all the balls in motion and prevent them from dropping. Here are some of the...
Link My Books Insights: Unlocking the Power of Your eCommerce Data
In the fast-paced world of eCommerce, knowledge truly is power. That's where Link My Books' 'Insights' feature shines. It takes the raw data from your connected sales channels and accounting software and transforms it into actionable information to help you make...
What Can We Expect From The New Government’s First Budget?
On 29 July the Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed the first budget will take place on 30 October 2024. In her speech she painted a grim picture of the country’s finances so what can we expect from the budget? Personal Taxes - the Labour party manifesto pledged not to...