Captains' blog

10 Jul 2026

How Often Can I Take Dividends From My Limited Company?

If you run your business through a limited company, one of the most common questions is: “How often can I take dividends from my company?”

01 Jul 2026

AI-Generated Fake Receipts: The New Expense Fraud Challenge for Businesses

While expense fraud itself is nothing new, the scale, sophistication and accessibility of AI tools have fundamentally changed the landscape.

18 Jun 2026

Working from home tax relief is changing: what employers and employees need to know

Remember what Covid did for homeworking? Seemingly overnight, hundreds of thousands of employees swapped their office desk for the kitchen table. Spare rooms became offices, dining tables became workstations, and working from home quickly became part of everyday business life.

05 Jun 2026

What Are You Really Paying for When You Choose an Accountant?

When most business owners start looking for an accountant, the first comparison they make is price.

28 Apr 2026

HMB Accountants Shortlisted Again at the North East Accountancy Awards

We are proud to share that HMB Accountants have once again been named finalists at the North East Accountancy Awards. This marks the second consecutive year that our team has been recognised, highlighting the continued progress we are making as a growing firm in Tees Valley.

12 Nov 2025

VAT Funding: A Practical Way to Manage Cash Flow

Paying VAT can put pressure on a business’s cash flow, especially when it falls at a time when other financial priorities are competing for attention. Whether it’s payroll, stock purchases or investment in growth, large one-off VAT payments can disrupt your plans.

21 Jul 2025

School’s Out: How Working Parents Can Keep Business Beaming While Taking Time Out

The final bell has rung, the kids are free and you… well, you’re still running a business.

22 May 2025

HMB Supports Clients in Securing £90k Funding via Swoop

A growing independent coffee brand operating two successful sites in the UK hospitality sector was preparing to launch a new location in a high-footfall area. With ambitions to scale, the business needed funding to support shop fit-out costs and upfront rent payments, with total funding requirements estimated at over £90,000.

14 May 2025

HMB Accountants Shortlisted for North East Accountancy Awards: Celebrating Local Excellence

At HMB Accountants, we’ve always believed in championing Tees Valley businesses with a blend of professional expertise, a touch of sci-fi charm, and a whole lot of heart. Now, we’re over the moon (or perhaps just hovering above Billingham) to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for not one, but two honours at the 2025 North East Accountancy Awards.

07 Apr 2025

Could Your Business Beam Up a Local Grant? Here's How to Check

Could Your Business Beam Up a Local Grant? Here's How to Check

17 Mar 2025

Supporting Local Sports: Why It’s Good for Business and the Community

At HMB Accountants, we believe in helping businesses live long and prosper—but our mission doesn’t stop at balance sheets and tax returns. We also believe in supporting our local community, and what better way to do that than by backing local sports teams?