Volarti Business Services Ltd

06/06/2026

Yesterday I had the privilege of attending the National Business Women’s Awards as a finalist in the public vote award for Business Leader. I was thrilled to have made it that far, so was blown away when this happened…

30/04/2026

One of the highlights of the year so far was the SME MK and Buckinghamshire Business Awards held at the Leonardo Hotel Tuesday night.

I was lucky enough to be a judge and Gold sponsor for the awards and it was great to see so many businesses in MK celebrating the many awards won.

We were sponsors of Volarti Best Enterprising Business and the Gold Winner was Reece King at King Productions.

It was an absolutely brilliant event. Roll on 2027.

https://eventsandpr.co.uk/sme-mk-and-buckinghamshire-business-awards/

23/03/2026

HMRC published a new consultation last week that limited company directors need to be aware of.

It's called "Reporting company payments to participators" and you've got until 10 June 2026 to respond. 😬

HMRC want detailed reporting of every transaction between a limited company and its directors or shareholders. Cash, bank transfers, dividends, asset purchases or sales through the company, anything that moves between you and your business.

For the moment this is just a consultation, which means your input can actually shape what happens next.

HMRC have specifically said they want to hear from business owners directly, but haven't exactly gone out of their way to let anyone know that this consultation is happening.

If you think the level of reporting being proposed is too much of a burden on small businesses, now is genuinely the time to say so.

Search "Reporting company payments to participators" on Gov . UK It’s important you make yourself heard on this.

I'd also be interested to know what you think 👇

20/03/2026

I’m going to say something that might feel a bit uncomfortable…

If you feel like you don’t have time to work on your business…

it’s probably because everything is sitting in your head.

All the decisions.
All the ideas.
All the “I need to sort that at some point” stuff.

And it’s exhausting.

Not because you’re doing anything wrong.

Just because no one really shows you how to step back and get clear.

I see this all the time with founders.

The business isn’t broken.
You’re not failing.

You’re just trying to juggle too much without a clear place to put it.

So you keep going.

Pushing through.
Figuring it out as you go.

But deep down you know…

things could feel a lot easier than this.

That’s exactly why I created the FREE Founder Clarity Challenge.

Not another course.
Not something heavy.

Just 5 days, 10–15 minutes a day to help you:

• get everything out of your head
• see what’s actually going on in your business
• decide what’s worth your attention next

That’s it.

If your business feels like “a lot” at the moment…

find the link in the comments and sign up.

No pressure. Just thought it might help.

20/03/2026

HMRC has now published its penalty guidance for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT) — and with mandation beginning in April 2026, it’s important for business owners and landlords to understand how the new system will work.

At Volarti, we’re already preparing our clients for the shift, so here’s a clear breakdown of what’s changing.

📌 A New Points‑Based System for Late Submissions
- Miss a quarterly submission → 1 penalty point
- Reach 4 points → £200 fixed penalty
- Further missed deadlines → additional £200 penalties
- Points can be reset after a period of good compliance

💷 Separate Penalties for Late Payment
- Penalties apply at 15 days, 30 days, and 6 months after tax becomes overdue
- Late payment interest continues to apply

🕊️ Soft‑Landing Period (April 2026–April 2027)
HMRC will not issue penalty points for missed quarterly updates during the first year.
Late payment penalties and interest will still apply.

🌱 How Volarti Can Support You
With quarterly reporting becoming the norm, now is the time to ensure your systems, software, and processes are ready. We’re helping clients put practical, stress‑free processes in place so they can transition smoothly and stay fully compliant.

If you’d like help preparing for April 2026, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

18/03/2026

Companies House security blunder leaves director data exposed.

A security flaw on the UK's official corporate register left the confidential details of more than five million companies at risk, with members of the public able to view and amend items including director names and addresses and potentially upload fraudulent accounts.
It is not known how long the vulnerability has been live, or whether Companies House will be able to identify which company dashboards were accessed. The flaw did not require sophisticated technology or computer hacking skills to exploit.

Users simply logged into Companies House using their own details and accessed their own company's dashboard.

If you are a director of a Limited Company, it’s advisable that you login and check your details are correct and no amendments have been made to your data. 🧐

I've written a blog about this with more details and some tips for protecting your business. Take a look...

https://www.volarti.co.uk/blog/the-companies-house-security-breach-protecting-your-business-and-director-privacy/.

17/03/2026

I've received some great news today, I have been nominated for the Female Business Leader Award at the National Business Women's Awards 2026. Who'd have thought! As it's a public vote and if you have a minute, I'd really appreciate your support. It only takes a minute, click and submit. Thank you ❤️
https://eventsandpr.co.uk/national-business-womens-awards/public-vote/

19/02/2026

Cannot recommend this enough. Three truly amazing people that can help your business. Feb 27th, get booked on before it’s too late!! It’s free!

This is for you if you are looking to bring more leads into your business, convert them into sales and then turn them into loyal advocates 👇

I am coming together with Phil from Sales Geek and Clare from Connected CX to run an expert panel session on Friday 27th February.

This will be free for businesses and offer you the opportunity to discuss or ask questions about the challenges you currently have in your business in these three areas.

Event includes 👇

⭐ Ideation session
⭐ Opportunity to network
⭐ Expert Panel

📆 Friday 27th February
⏰ 9.30- 11am
📍 The C**k Hotel, Stony Stratford

19/02/2026

Nominations are now open for the Public Vote - Business Leader - at the
SME MK & Buckinghamshire Business Awards 2026.

🌟 Why Nominate?
Because remarkable leaders rarely seek recognition—but their impact speaks volumes. This is your opportunity to honour their dedication, vision, and leadership.
✅ Quick and easy to submit
✅ Open to everyone
✅ Could change someone's journey

Nominate an inspiring business leader today—and help them receive the recognition they deserve.

BUSINESS LEADER - PUBLIC VOTE Finalists 2026 COMING SOON PUBLIC VOTE: EXPLAINED We’re often asked about the difference between our public vote and our award categories, so here’s a simple guide. Public Vote The Public Vote is nomination-based only and not judged. It recognises individuals or bus...

17/02/2026

It’s not too late to enter! Get your entries in….