Tuesday 9 November

As our accountancy expert Greg Hayes explains today, tax is as much a part of your ongoing business costs as office space or stock.

Every firm attempts to slash its tax burden and smart start-ups will always manage to streamline unnecessary costs. However, it’s unhealthy for tax concerns to dominate your company.

Hayes argues that many businesses obsess over tax to the point where they take their eye off the main goals – profitability and growth. Read his piece to ensure you have your priorities in order.

Elsewhere today, mentor Martin Nally untangles the complex pay awards system and Taskmaster frets over your future health.

Oliver Milman, editor