Combating Loneliness When Working Alone
The hype of being your boss and running your own business can be extremely exciting and a great step to make if you’re ready to take control of your career on a whole new level. Once you’ve stepped out into…
Understanding What Taxes Apply To Your Small Business
Starting a new business can be an exciting time but with all of the different financial jargon out there it can be confusing to understand what taxes apply to you. There isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ approach to this…
Hiring Temporary Employees As A Small Business
Taking on staff is a big responsibility but when you get to the point that you need an extra pair of hands, it’s necessary for the sustainability of your business and for your sanity! The thought of hiring staff can…
8 Low Budget Marketing Ideas for Your Small Business
If you’re just starting out in business, you may not have the capital to invest a lot into marketing. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t market your business. Businesses need to market in order to grow and yes this…
Can You Claim Expenses Incurred Before Your Business Starts Trading?
If you’ve spent money prior to the set-up of your business in order to get it started and running, you may be wondering whether you can reclaim those costs once you start trading. Many business owners personally absorb the start-up…
Taking The Leap From Employed To Self Employed
Many people dream of having their own business, but actually taking the leap and making that happen is a different story. However, if you’re ready to take the leap from being employed to self-employed there are a few things to…
8 Success Tips For The Self Employed
If you’ve made the decision to become self-employed, opting for a flexible working style to allow for personal commitments or dependants, you are not alone. There are a large amount of UK workers who are finding that the standard 9-5…
Getting The Most Out Of Your Accountant
Gone are the days where an accountant is there just to do the taxes and fulfil compliance. Many entrepreneurs are turning to qualified small business accountants to help scale and grow their businesses, meaning they are part of the family,…
7 Reasons to File Your Self-Assessment Early
No one particularly loves the tax season and if you are one of those people who leave completing your self-assessment tax return until the last minute, perhaps it’s time to plan ahead this year! Over the next couple of months,…
April 2019 Changes in Employment Law
For any business who employs other members of staff, there are employment law changes that were implemented during April 2019 that will affect you, applicable to small businesses too. Make sure that you’re up to date to avoid penalties or…