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14 October 2020

How to brand your business

No matter the size of your business, creating a brand can help gain more customers! Here’s a guide to help you get started branding your business. What is branding? Your brand is your business identity. Typically, when people think of a brand, they… Read more

12 October 2020

When to hire an accountant

There’s lots of accounting you can do yourself, but sometimes you might need a little help. From daily bookkeeping to financial advice, we take you through what you can expect from working with an accountant. Help with day-to-day bookkeeping Your… Read more

6 October 2020

Social media tips for small businesses

Social media is a simple free tool to help you spread the word about your business. In this guide we help you get started with step-by-step tips. What do you want the result to be? Before you start building a social media presence for your business,… Read more

5 October 2020

What is IR35?

If you’re working as a contractor, it’s important to know about changes to IR35 regulations that are coming into force in April 2021. What is IR35? IR35 is off-payroll working rules for clients, workers (contractors) and their intermediaries. This… Read more

30 September 2020

Sole trader National Insurance explained

Sole traders need to register to pay National Insurance contributions to HMRC. This guide will take you through what they are, how much you need to pay, and how to make your payment. What is National Insurance? National Insurance contributions… Read more

28 September 2020

Email marketing tips for small businesses

Email marketing is a fantastic way to connect with your customers and increase purchases. Here’s what you need to know to get started. Stay compliant Before you start sending emails, you need to make sure that you’re being GDPR compliant. Your… Read more

23 September 2020

How to run a side business

Starting a side business can be an exciting way to make some extra money. It’s also an opportunity to test your business idea without the pressure of making it your sole income. When you start a side business there are a few things you need to… Read more

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