02/09/2026
As Autumn approaches, now is the great time to have an end of summer review for your business. Here are 5 things UK business owners should review after the summer:
1.Cash flow
Review your cash position, upcoming bills and expected income. If summer was quieter than usual, September is a good time to make a plan for the months ahead.
2. Bookkeeping & records
Get your bookkeeping up to date and make sure invoices, receipts and expenses have been properly recorded. It’s much easier to fix gaps now than when deadlines are approaching.
3. Tax position
Check whether you have upcoming VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax or Self Assessment obligations. Planning ahead can help avoid unpleasant surprises.
4. Business performance
Look at your sales, profit margins and expenses so far this year. What’s working well, and where could you make changes before the end of the year?
5. Your plans for the rest of the year
Set some clear financial and business goals for the final few months. Whether that’s increasing sales, reducing costs, hiring staff or investing in the business, now is a good time to review your priorities.
September is the perfect opportunity for a financial reset — before the year gets busy again.