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eba Journal

Ideas, thinking and updates from the eba team. Covering tax, business strategy and the decisions that matter most to ambitious founders.

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Measuring and Rewarding Staff Performance

Set business KPIs first, then map each role against them so every job has fair, measurable targets. Blend cash bonuses with tax-efficient staff rewards.

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Using KPIs to measure and drive performance

Sales and profit are lagging indicators. A balanced set of KPIs across finance, customers, processes and people shows what is driving your results right now.

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Understanding your business model - from leads to profit

Work backwards from the profit you want. Fixed costs plus target profit, divided by contribution per sale, gives the number of sales and leads you need.

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How to build a business that works without you

Run your business as though you were about to franchise it. Documented systems, defined roles and written standards let you step away without it struggling.

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Important changes at Companies House and what this means for you

From 18 November 2025 every UK company director and Person with Significant Control must verify their identity at Companies House before any filing is made.

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The Budget Analysis

The Budget confirmed a five year corporate tax roadmap, holding corporation tax at 19 per cent on the first £50,000 and 25 per cent above £250,000 of profit.


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