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By Matthew Hutton

15th April 2026

70% of businesses expect price rises in 2026 – how to plan strategically

If your costs are rising faster than your margins, pricing decisions can feel uncomfortable — but unavoidable. Many business owners are now reaching the point where holding prices steady is no longer realistic.

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By Craig Reid

15th April 2026

Rising employment costs: how UK businesses can protect margins without losing talent

For business owners, employment costs are likely to be one of the biggest concerns. With National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increases, as well as increased Employer National Insurance contributions over the last year, decisions about pay, recruitment and retention have become far more complex than they were just a few years ago.

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By Mike Kienlen

10th April 2026

Recognising the early signs of financial pressure — and why seeking advice sooner can make all the difference

If you’re running a business in the current environment, feeling under pressure doesn’t mean you’ve failed — it means you’re operating in a higher cost, more uncertain economy. What matters most is recognising when those pressures are starting to affect decision making, cash flow or long term viability, and knowing when to seek advice.

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By Armstrong Watson

8th April 2026

Businesses brace for tougher trading as cost pressures drive price rises

Armstrong Watson’s latest Client Business Confidence Survey has found more than half of businesses expect trading conditions to worsen in 2026/27, while rising employment costs and wider uncertainty continue to weigh on confidence.

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By Lee Hayes

19th December 2025

Financing options for law firms in 2026

As law firms face unprecedented pressures, the way they approach growth and capitalisation is shifting. With a greater need for investment in technology, rising operational costs and working capital challenges, law firms require more funding than ever before to remain competitive and compliant. Many will struggle to achieve this through partner capital alone.

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By David Wilson

23rd October 2025

Is a management buy-out appropriate for your family business?

When it comes to planning the succession of your family business, a management buy-out (MBO) might be an appealing option that can help preserve the legacy you’ve built by keeping it in trusted hands.

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By Lee Hayes

11th October 2025

Funding options for management buy-outs

Management buy-outs (MBOs) are a popular exit route for the owners of companies, whereby the senior management team purchases the assets and operations of the business. When it comes to sourcing funding to facilitate the MBO, this can come from a variety of sources, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. 

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By Armstrong Watson

13th August 2024

Accountancy network calls for more support for owner-managed businesses

Owner-managed businesses need meaningful help and support from the Government according to the Association of Practising Accountants (APA) following its latest survey. 

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By Armstrong Watson

18th July 2024

Armstrong Watson becomes first UK accounting firm to join Institute of Customer Service

Armstrong Watson is is aiming to be recognised as  “the best financial advisory firm to deal with, delivering the best client experience in the UK" and has become the first accounting firm to join The Institute of Customer Service

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By Armstrong Watson

10th November 2023

Funding for business equipment and kit

Business equipment and kit are often critical for the success of any business, but updating and buying new kit can also be a major expense. Here we look at a range of funding solutions to consider, from finance leases to loans.

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