October 2021

28 October 2021

How to turn your hobby into your business

If you have a hobby you think you can make money from, why not turn it into a business? Follow this step-by-step guide to starting your own business doing what you love. Decide if you want to go full time or on the side The first step to making your… Read more

26 October 2021

Accounting for shop owners

When you run a shop you have a lot to think about, so you need to make doing your accounts simple. We take you through what you need to know to get started. Record your daily takings The first step towards doing your accounting is recording your… Read more

22 October 2021

What you need to know about year end accounts

Want to know more about year end accounts for limited companies? We take you through what you need to know. What are year end accounts? Year end accounts are also known as annual accounts or statutory accounts. They are a summary of your business… Read more

20 October 2021

Accounting tips for freelance creatives

If you’re starting work as a freelance creative but aren’t sure about doing your accounting then you’re in the right place. Find out what you need to know, from registering with HMRC to day-to-day accounting tasks. Make sure you’re registered with… Read more

13 October 2021

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

12 October 2021

How to keep self-employed accounts

If you’re unsure about which accounts you need to keep as a self-employed person, don’t worry. We explain which records you need and how to keep them. What accounting records do I need to keep? When you’re self-employed, you’re required to keep… Read more

6 October 2021

How to run a small business blog

A blog can be a great addition to your business website. We take you through why you should start one and how to do it. Why have a blog on your website? Your website will help your business be discovered. But, adding a blog to your website can… Read more

4 October 2021

How to use bank feeds for the first time

If you have a lot of transactions to record it can be difficult to keep track of them. Accounting software with bank feeds is a great solution. What are bank feeds? Bank feeds connect your bank account safely to an accounting software, and… Read more