Future-Proofing your business in uncertain times

On Thursday, 19th March 2026, we hosted an exclusive session at The Moat in Wrotham. In a room full of business owners, we dove into the practical implications of the recent Spring Statement (and Autumn Budget recap), the changing tax landscape, and the booming M&A market. 

While the off-the-record insights from Patrick Campbell of the Bank of England had to stay in the room, we are pleased to share the full presentation from the A4G team.

Whether you were unable to attend or simply want to revisit the practical strategies shared by Josh Curties and Emma White, you can watch the recap video below. 

Watch the event recording

Key takeaways from the evening:

  • The Rise of “Micro-Compliance”: Josh discussed the shift towards real-time data submission to HMRC and the upcoming impacts of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for landlords and the self-employed (and why the system might hit a snag in August!).

  • Tax Efficiency in 2026/27: A deep dive into the latest tax rates, comparing dividends vs. salary to find the most tax-efficient way to draw income from your business.

  • The M&A Mindset: Emma explored the active mergers and acquisitions market, explaining how to normalise EBITDA and build a “turnkey” business that doesn’t rely solely on you.

  • A New Home for A4G: We shared a first look at Nepicar House, our new office space designed to keep our growing team together and better serve our clients.

Making Tax Digital 

HMRC is moving towards a system of “micro-compliance.” If you are self-employed or a landlord with income over £30,000, you will soon be required to submit quarterly digital updates.

We want to help you get ahead of the curve. We have recorded a bespoke video and created a checklist to help you help yourself, ensuring you aren’t paying for advice you could handle with the right systems in place.

Maximise your business value

Whether you are planning to sell in the next three years or the next thirty, your business should be an asset, not a job.

What is your business actually worth? Most businesses are sold on a multiple of EBITDA, but if the business is too dependent on you, that value drops significantly. We help our clients normalise their accounts, stripping out lifestyle expenses and adjusting for market rents to see the true value an investor would pay.

  • What our attendees said

    “Very well organised afternoon with a good recognition of a diverse audience and made to feel very welcome.” — Carol Coates

    “Excellent content, highly relevant to what is happening in the world, which is not an easy thing to achieve.”— Simon Evans, Morton Parker

    “Great presentations by Josh & Emma. Really honest appraisal of the economy.” — Glen Baker, Fitch & Fitch

Ready to get ahead of the curve?

Choose the next step that’s right for you:

  • Book a 2026/27 planning session
  • Find out what your business is actually worth
  • Get compliant with Making Tax Digital (MTD) and find the perfect software
  • Not a client yet? Discover how we can help your business grow

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