Business
3 September 2026
Business owners face a growing number of tax deadlines and reporting requirements. Missing an important date could result in penalties, interest charges and unnecessary stress, making it more important than ever to stay organised and ahead of key deadlines.
4 minutesBusiness
19 August 2026
Taking time to plan your exit strategy can make the transition smoother and more tax efficient. Here we look at the various routes and things to consider as you approach family business succession.
4 minutesBusiness
5 August 2026
If you’re eyeing an exit from your business, you’re probably wondering what the best route is, and crucially, how much it might be worth. Here’s our advice on how to work out a sale value and the key impacting factors.
4 minutesBusiness
14 July 2026
Does your business rely on the talent or expertise of a key individual? If so, how would it fare if they were no longer able to work?
4 minutesBusiness
2 July 2026
Martin Brown, CEO, Elephants Child, highlights the trends he is seeing in the SME market so far this year.
4 minutesBusiness
25 June 2026
For many business owners, keeping up with employment law can feel like trying to hit a moving target. Chloe Carey, an HR specialist at business consultancy Elephants Child, looks at the most important things business owners need to consider now.
5 minutesBusiness, Investing
16 June 2026
Nobody knows your business and its culture better than your own employees. Could selling it to them be an effective way for you to exit your business? Our article explains more.
4 minutesBusiness
12 June 2026
Stepping back from the business you have built from the ground up, often over a period of many years, is never easy. Yet the right advice and guidance can help founders achieve a successful deal and move onto the next stage of life, as we explore here in our case study on lighting firm flex7.
4 minutesBusiness
23 April 2026
In an ideal world, business partners would reach retirement readiness at the same time, exit together, and move on with perfect symmetry. In Elephant’s Child’s experience, that rarely happens.
5 minutesBusiness
9 April 2026
As the new tax year begins, many business owners are using the quieter spring weeks to reset, refocus and plan. With several bank holidays ahead, now’s the ideal time to pause, reflect and set the tone for the year to come. Here are 10 practical tips to help you start strong.
4 minutesBusiness
18 March 2026
Business owners have felt the mood shift in recent weeks. Optimism has dipped as global events increase uncertainty, and many say the landscape simply feels tougher. Yet years of shocks have made many UK SMEs more resilient and determined to focus on their ultimate aims according to business consultancy Elephant’s Child.
3 minutesBusiness
4 March 2026
The Spring Statement has now been delivered. In truth, there is little to highlight for the SME market. There were no major support measures. No large intervention packages. No clear direction for small and medium-sized businesses. For many business owners, it felt like activity without action. Martin Brown from Elephant's Child explains what SME leaders should really be thinking about.
3 minutes