Aspire Accounts Ltd

04/09/2026

🍟𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗔𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲: can you claim VAT on your lunch? It depends where you're eating it 👀See the breakdown below - Get in touch if you want us to check your own setup!

23/08/2026

Happy Sunday afternoon
what motivates you to grow your business?
thought we would pop a brilliant video here to share and showcase what kind of things we watch and follow :
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1061487649587720

after watching , tell us what you think?

16/08/2026

So happy to be part of these awards and the fabulous ladies behind it all Nichola Howard and Jo Leigh ❤️
Super proud

🎉 THREE YEARS! 🎉

We’re delighted to welcome Aspire Accounts back to the Wigan Business Awards for a third consecutive year, sponsoring Micro Business of the Year! 👏🏆

Jenny Vadasz and the team have become a huge part of the WBA family championing local businesses, supporting finalists and getting stuck into the campaign! 🙌

And this year, there’s an extra reason to celebrate… 🥳

🌟 Aspire Accounts are finalists themselves! 🌟

They’ve made the shortlist for Professional Service Business of the Year so we’ll be cheering them on as loudly as they’ve cheered on everyone else! 📣🤞

Want to know more about Aspire Accounts and their three-year WBA journey?

👉 Read the full blog: https://wiganbusinessawards.co.uk/aspire-accounts-returns-for-a-third-year-to-sponsor-micro-business-of-the-year/

28/07/2026

Huge congratulations to the finalists
Micro business award 👏

🏆 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀

Sponsored by Aspire Accounts Ltd

Congratulations to our finalists!

✨ 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝘁𝗱
✨ 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝘁𝗱
✨ 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗨𝗽® 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮
✨ 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻
✨ 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠𝗦

This category celebrates small businesses making a big impact through innovation, resilience and outstanding service.

A huge congratulations to every finalist. We look forward to seeing you at the finalist interviews in September.

To find out more about the Wigan Business Awards 2026, visit our website: https://wiganbusinessawards.co.uk/

23/07/2026

**Isn’t it funny how assumptions can be such f*ck-ups? 🤦‍♀️**

We’re taught algebra, Shakespeare and how to label the parts of a plant…

But how to run a business?
How to understand tax?
What income needs declaring to HMRC?
Not a clue! 😂

Then, as adults, we’re somehow expected to know it all.

You might start renting out a unit, let out a second house or earn some extra money on the side. It may not *feel* like you’re running a business—but suddenly there are records to keep, income to declare, tax rules to understand and decisions to make about whether you operate personally, as a sole trader or through a limited company.

And HMRC’s response is basically:

**“Well… you should have known.”**

Known from where exactly?! The lesson we never had at school? 🤷‍♀️

It’s madness that we’re expected to understand the rules of real adult life without anyone properly teaching them to us.

So, let’s settle this…

**If someone rented out a second home, would you expect them to know automatically what they needed to report to HMRC—or would you assume someone would tell them?**

Let me know in the comments 👇

16/07/2026

Tomorrow we're delighted to welcome Express IT as our Business Spotlight at BforB Astley.

In today's fast-moving business world, technology should help your business grow, not slow it down. Whether you're a small business, a growing organisation or an established company, having reliable IT support is essential to keeping your team productive, your data secure and your customers happy.
Express IT specialises in delivering professional, responsive and practical IT solutions that remove the stress from managing technology. From managed IT support and cybersecurity to cloud services, Microsoft 365, network management and strategic IT advice, they work as an extension of your business, providing the expertise you need without the complexity.

What sets Express IT apart is their commitment to building long-term relationships. They take the time to understand each client's business, tailoring solutions that improve efficiency, reduce downtime and support future growth.

Their proactive approach means they focus on preventing problems before they happen, allowing business owners to concentrate on what they do best.
According to Express IT Managing Director, Adam Vause, "That'll do" is not good enough. Join us tomorrow to find out why this philosophy has helped businesses raise their standards, strengthen their cybersecurity and get more from their technology.

Whether you're reviewing your current IT provider, planning for growth or simply looking for expert advice, this Business Spotlight promises to be informative, engaging and full of practical insights.

Join us at BforB Astley and discover why "That'll do" simply isn't good enough.

26/06/2026

🚨 HAVE YOUR SAY BEFORE THIS BECOMES LAW 🚨

HMRC has launched a consultation that could give it **new powers to recover lower-value tax debts directly from bank accounts through instalment deductions** for people and businesses who have repeatedly failed to engage with them. The Government says the aim is to tackle unpaid tax more effectively, while including safeguards to ensure the powers are used fairly. 📑

Whether you agree with the proposal or have concerns about how it could work in practice, **this is exactly why consultations exist.**

As accountants, we've seen first-hand that tax debts aren't always caused by people refusing to pay. Mistakes happen. Cash flow problems happen. Mental health struggles happen. Small businesses already face enough challenges without the worry of additional enforcement powers.

If you think these proposals deserve closer scrutiny, don't just complain about them after the fact...

**Take 5 minutes and submit your views to HMRC while you still can.**

Every response counts. Whether you're a business owner, accountant, freelancer or taxpayer, this is your opportunity to influence the final legislation.

Read the consultation here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/tackling-lower-value-tax-debts/proposals-to-tackle-lower-value-tax-debts

Share this post with other business owners and encourage them to respond too.

Your voice matters. Use it.

10/06/2026

03/06/2026

its great news they have finally increased the pence per mile.

30/03/2026

Quick question for business owners 👇

What’s your biggest challenge right now?
A) Tax bills
B) Bookkeeping
C) Cash flow
D) Not sure what you can claim