VA Business Services

29/10/2026

🚨 MTD IS MOVING ON… AND IT COULD BE YOUR TURN NEXT! 🚨

If you’re a sole trader or landlord, you may have heard a LOT about Making Tax Digital recently.

For those already caught by MTD, the next quarterly update deadline is 7 November.

But here’s the bit you really need to know…

👀 From 6 April 2027, MTD will be extended to sole traders and landlords with qualifying income OVER £30,000.

Yes — £30,000.

And if that sounds like you, now is the time to start getting ready — not next April!

MTD means you’ll need to:
📱 Keep digital records
💻 Use compatible software
📊 Send quarterly updates to HMRC
🗓️ Still complete your annual tax return

And don’t forget — the £30,000 figure is based on your gross income/turnover before expenses, not your profit.

So if your business brings in more than £30,000, even if you don’t feel like you’re a “big business”, MTD could be coming your way.

The good news? You don’t have to panic. 😊

At VA Business Services, we’re already helping clients get ready, choose the right software and understand what they actually need to do.

💬 Think you might be in the £30,000+ bracket? Get in touch now and let’s get you MTD-ready before it becomes compulsory.

Because April 2027 might sound a long way off…

…but it really isn’t! ⏰

19/10/2026

So today a busy day but loved helping a new client to navigate their Lime Books and explain about VAT and CIS. They have chosen to be on our self supported package. As part of our self supported package at £60 + VAT per month, we offer up to 5 times a year when we can assist you and help you through areas you find difficult or we can look through your VAT or MTD and make sure everything is going through correctly. Why not come and ask us more about how we can help you. Our specialisms include farming, rural businesses, equestrian, small sole traders and many other businesses. We care about our clients and help you through be it completing the bookkeeping or assisting you doing yourself. PS I do have a little Jack Russell but she doesn’t like being in the office!! Oh and the joys of using AI gave me this amazing picture.

15/10/2026

🚜 VA Business Services Featured in Farmers Weekly!

We're delighted to see our very own Vicky Anderson featured in Farmers Weekly, discussing the growing importance of professional administration support for farming businesses.

With increasing paperwork, digital reporting requirements and financial deadlines, running a farm involves much more than working the land.

Vicky explains how flexible farm administration support can help businesses stay organised, manage their finances and free up valuable time.

At VA Business Services, our team supports farming businesses across the region, offering everything from bookkeeping and payroll to VAT, compliance and day-to-day administration.

Whether you need a few hours of help each month or more regular support, we're here to make farm business administration easier.

📖 Read the full Farmers Weekly article:
https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/business-management/how-outside-help-can-smooth-the-path-for-farm-business-admin

🌐 www.vabusinessservices.co.uk

The increasing burden of compliance in general and the pressure to fulfil regulatory requirements such as tax and other official business online means

12/10/2026

New trade union rules under the Employment Rights Act 2025 come into force from 30 Oct 2026 — what does that mean for small businesses? You don’t need to sign up to a union, but there are new obligations to understand and steps you may need to take.

Read our short guide to stay compliant and avoid surprises.
https://www.vabusinessservices.co.uk/post/new-trade-union-rules-what-employers-need-to-know

09/10/2026

📢 Q2 is coming – are you ready for Making Tax Digital?

With the next quarterly update approaching, now is a good time to make sure you're on track with your MTD requirements.

🎥 In our short video, we break down 3 key things you need to do to get started with Making Tax Digital.

Want to make sure you're prepared for your next submission?

We've also put together 10 practical tips to help you stay organised, avoid last-minute stress and get your quarterly update submitted on time.

👉 Read our latest blog here:
https://www.vabusinessservices.co.uk/post/q2-is-coming-10-tips-to-get-your-making-tax-digital-update-in-on-time

Need a hand with MTD? The team at VA Business Services is here to help.

05/10/2026

📢 EMPLOYERS – ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEW TRADE UNION RULES?

Important changes are coming for employers around trade union rights and workplace information.

If you employ staff, it’s important to understand what the new rules could mean for your business and whether you need to take any action.

📩 Our newsletter is coming soon!

We’ll be breaking down the changes, explaining what employers need to know and highlighting the key dates and actions to be aware of.

👉 Make sure you’re signed up to our newsletter so you don’t miss the update!

You can sign up via our Latest News & Updates page here: https://www.vabusinessservices.co.uk/blog

👀 Keep an eye on your inbox!

02/10/2026

📢 EMPLOYERS – HAVE YOU UPDATED YOUR SSP PROCESSES?

A reminder that important changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) came into effect on 6 April 2026.

The new rules mean:

🔹 No Lower Earnings Limit – eligible employees can receive SSP regardless of their earnings.

🔹 No waiting days – SSP is now payable from the first full day of sickness absence, rather than from day four.

🔹 New SSP rate – from 6 April 2026, SSP is paid at the lower of 80% of average weekly earnings or £123.25 per week.

📅 The new rules apply to sickness absences starting on or after 6 April 2026.

If you haven't already, now is a good time to check that your payroll systems, sickness absence procedures and employee information reflect the changes.

Need help keeping your payroll and employment processes up to date?
📩 Get in touch with VA Business Services – we're here to help.

30/09/2026

Q2 is coming — are you ready for your Making Tax Digital (MTD) update? Our latest blog walks you through 10 practical tips to make sure your quarterly MTD ITSA submission is on time and accurate. Perfect for sole traders and landlords preparing for the next deadline. Read more and stay compliant: https://wix.to/0N67mmI

If you're a sole trader or landlord affected by the first phase of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD ITSA), your second quarterly update is coming up.For those with qualifying income of £50,000 or more, keeping your records up to date throughout the year will make each quarterly submission muc...

30/09/2026

26/09/2026

SFI did you miss out ……… is this going to have a massive impact on your business and finances? 💵

Don’t worry ….. 😧

Why not give VA business services a call and chat with Vicky…..

There is often a way out of situation you just need that support that we can give you. 🩼

45 min free session to chat things through in the first instance.

Call 01609882408 or 01642 686414