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22 September 2020

How to run a limited company

Starting a limited company is a great step to grow your business! But, there are some important practical steps you need to take to make sure your company is run the right way. Responsibilities of a limited company director As a limited company… Read more

21 September 2020

Guide to running a business in London

If you’re thinking about running your business in London this is the guide for you! Find out everything you need to know about having a business in the capital. Starting your business London is a competitive place to start a business! Make sure you… Read more

18 September 2020

Marketing tips for small businesses

Marketing is a great opportunity to spread the word about your business. By putting your business out there, you can grow your customer base and increase your sales. You have lots of marketing options, from free solutions to paid advertising. Add a… Read more

16 September 2020

GDPR for small businesses

It’s important to know about GDPR as a small business, and make sure any data you hold is compliant. This guide will help you understand GDPR and what it means for your business. What is GDPR? The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)… Read more

15 September 2020

5 guides all about bookkeeping

If you’re a bookkeeping beginner we have lots of great guides to help! Here’s a quick rundown of our top 5 bookkeeping guides. 1. How to do bookkeeping Find out what you need to know about doing your bookkeeping for the first time, and some helpful… Read more

11 September 2020

Sole trader advantages and disadvantages

Becoming a sole trader has a lot of benefits, but there are some disadvantages you should be aware of too. Here’s what you need to know. Advantages of being a sole trader Keep all your profits As a sole trader you get to keep all the profits from… Read more

9 September 2020

What is freelancing? How to be a freelancer

Becoming a freelancer is a great way to make your passion your job. From how to get started to what you need to consider, find out what you need to know. What is a freelancer? Being a freelancer is when you work for yourself, either as a full time… Read more

7 September 2020

What can you claim as allowable expenses?

You can reduce your tax payment by deducting allowable expenses, so it’s important to know what you can claim on. What are allowable expenses? Allowable expenses are running costs for your business. You can deduct them from your profit, so you don’t… Read more

4 September 2020

How to change from a sole trader to limited company

If you’re thinking about making the change from being a sole trader to a limited company, here’s what you need to know. Difference between sole trader and limited company A sole trader is a person who runs their own business, and can keep the… Read more

2 September 2020

How to hire your first employee

If you decide you need employees to run your business there are several steps you need to follow to make sure you are a legal employer. Write a job description The first thing you need to do when you start your search for your first employee is to… Read more

31 August 2020

What is liquidity and why is it important?

Liquidity is a common term used when discussing how healthy your business finances are. But what is liquidity, why is it so important for your business, and how will your cash flow affect it? What does liquidity mean? Liquidity is how much you could… Read more

28 August 2020

Bokio partners with Twine! Freelance finances made simple

We’re happy to announce that Bokio is partnering with Twine, the freelance hiring platform, to help freelancers take control of their finances. What is Bokio? Bokio is the free accounting software that has everything you need to manage your… Read more

28 August 2020

Tips for bookkeeping transactions

Doing your bookkeeping means recording transactions, which can become time consuming when you’re busy running your business. But, there are lots of ways you can make doing your bookkeeping quick and easy. Never miss a transaction with bank feeds If… Read more

26 August 2020

How to budget and forecast

Budgeting and forecasting are important tools to guide your business finances. But what’s the difference, and how do you get started? What’s the difference between budgeting and forecasting? Budgeting and forecasting often are used together, but… Read more