21 January, 2025 7 min read How the Fair Payment Code encourages businesses to pay suppliers on time Learn about the UK's new Fair Payment Code, how it can help to ease cash flow challenges and boost efficiencies for SMEs...
20 January, 2025 6 min read How the Apprenticeship Levy is changing in 2025 Discover how the Apprenticeship Levy is evolving into the Growth and Skills Levy in 2025. Learn about changes that will ...
17 January, 2025 7 min read Employers’ National Insurance: How 2025 rise will affect businesses and what do to now Rising employers' National Insurance will make 2025 a tough year for many SMEs. Here are some ideas for offsetting highe...
16 January, 2025 6 min read Gross profit and net profit: What’s the difference? Learn all about gross profit and net profit, the differences between them and how to calculate them for your business.
16 January, 2025 12 min read Tax year dates and deadlines UK 2025 All the key tax year dates and deadlines you should know in the UK, including what to do if you can’t pay, or if you mis...
14 January, 2025 6 min read How Employment Allowance changes will impact small businesses in 2025 Find out how your business can reduce its employer National Insurance contributions in 2025 with the help of the Employm...
10 January, 2025 7 min read VAT registration guide: When and how to register for VAT Learn how to register for VAT, including when to register, registering online, the registration threshold, and voluntary...
9 January, 2025 9 min read Tax deductions UK: Allowable expenses you can claim if you’re self-employed If you're a sole trader, you can deduct expenses to reduce your tax bill. Find out what costs qualify and how to claim.
18 December, 2024 5 min read How to keep your small business running smoothly this Christmas Keep your small business running smoothly this Christmas with practical tips on cash flow, staffing, and payroll to thri...
11 December, 2024 7 min read What is payment on account and how do I pay it? Payment on account for Self Assessment can be confusing. In this article, we break it down so you can make tax payments ...
28 November, 2024 7 min read Earning before tax explained: How much can you earn tax-free? How much can you earn before having to pay tax? Find out when you start owing income tax as a sole trader or small busin...
22 November, 2024 1 min read Invoice payment terms explained: How to get paid faster and avoid delays Learn how to use invoice payment terms to get paid faster and avoid delays. Discover common examples and tips.
22 November, 2024 6 min read How to amend a Self Assessment tax return after filing it Correcting mistakes on your Self Assessment tax return is a breeze. It's likely not too late to do it either—even if you...
22 November, 2024 19 min read How to file a Self Assessment tax return online: A step-by-step guide Good preparation can help you file a tax return online. Read this for tips on filing a Self Assessment tax return, key d...
19 November, 2024 6 min read Claim VAT back with these easy steps Learn the essentials of claiming VAT back for your business. Learn what expenses qualify, and practical steps for a succ...
19 November, 2024 6 min read What are business credit lines and how to apply for one Short-term financing can have long-term business benefits. It pays to know the difference between business credit lines ...
19 November, 2024 6 min read Black Friday: How your business can prepare for the biggest one yet Black Friday is one of the year's biggest sales periods. Learn how to get your payments, technology and stock management...
15 November, 2024 6 min read How to nail your Black Friday reporting Learn how to master Black Friday reporting for your small business, including key metrics and strategies to plan and ana...
7 November, 2024 12 min read How to make Self Assessment less stressful for your practice Learn how accountants can beat Self Assessment season stress and support clients to get their tax returns sorted in a ti...
31 October, 2024 6 min read How to make an invoice template Google Docs An easy guide for how to create an invoice template in Google docs. Follow this step-by-step guide and you can't go wrong!
11 October, 2024 6 min read Make smarter, faster money decisions with simplified accounting Understanding how accounting software works is the first step to making your business accounting easier to manage as a s...
7 October, 2024 8 min read Tech can turbocharge your financial statements for business growth Financial statements are the building blocks of any well-run company. Here's how they can help you to manage and grow yo...
4 October, 2024 7 min read How to calculate self employed income tax Find out everything you need to know to calculate self employed income tax, including the tax bands and rates, and how t...
1 October, 2024 6 min read What is capital employed and how is it calculated? Understanding capital employed can improve profitability, efficiency, and longevity—a trio of benefits your small busine...