Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Emily is Chief Accountant at FreeAgent Central Ltd and a graduate of of the University of Cambridge.
Sole trader
Emily Coltman, chief accountant at FreeAgent, investigates one very popular structure for new business owners: sole tradership
Accounting
Emily Coltman lists five mistakes small businesses make with accounting and how to avoid unnecessary accountancy errors
Tax
Here, FreeAgent's Emily Coltman presents five small business taxes that you need to know about.
Accounting
Emily Coltman, chief accountant at FreeAgent, gives some tips on negotiating the minefield of business expenses.
Accounting
Here are some top tips from Emily Coltman to help you brush up your bookkeeping and get your business set for fresh new growth in the months ahead.
Accounting
Here, Emily Coltman of Freeagent answers a reader's query on whether they should charge clients VAT.
Accounting
Emily Coltman of FreeAgent discusses capital assets and gives her top tips for dealing with them in your business accounts.
Accounting
It's vitally important to have a good grasp of what cash is coming in and going out of your business. Here, Emily Coltman gives some top tips on managing your forecasts.
Business management
Here, we look at the hidden costs that entrepreneurs should keep on top off when starting up and running a business.
Accounting
Are you able to claim on the cost of entertaining someone, and what are the implications for VAT? Emily Coltman, chief accountant at FreeAgent, gives the answers.
Making Tax Digital
Emily Coltman gives a lowdown on the Making Tax Digital plans and offers some top tips for preparing your business for the new tax year.
Accounting
Emily Coltman gives her top tips for small businesses completing their tax return after the deadline.