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Accounting

The accounts section, brought to you in partnership with Sage, features in-depth guides and features for UK small businesses and start-ups needing advice on how to manage company accounts, including topics such as cashflow management, late payment, bad debts and bookkeeping.

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Employment Allowance for small business

We answer the key questions around Employment Allowance to help you determine whether your business is eligible and, if it is, how to apply

Accounting

Accounting

8 Accounting Software Platforms for Making Tax Digital

Here, Mariah Tompkins scrutinises accounting software options that small businesses can use for their digital VAT and tax returns.

Accounting

13 of the best prepaid business cards

You may have come across prepaid business cards as a cashflow management option before. Here, we explain what a prepaid business card is, the pros and cons, and what the best prepaid cards on the market are.

Accounting

5 Best business expense management solutions

Expenses are something that, big or small, every business needs to deal with at some point. Business bank accounts offer a variety of features and security measures that allow many business owners to utilize a single account solution. 

Accounting

The essential guide to managing small business cash flow

In this guide, in association with Fleximize, we take a look at one of the most critical issues for small business owners: managing cash flow.

Accounting

Here’s how you can use software to manage cash flow

A reader asks how they can easily manage cash flow in their property business which is seasonal.

Accounting

What is the VAT threshold?

At what point does your small business have to start paying VAT? Should you voluntarily pay VAT? And what are legitimate ways to stay under the VAT threshold?

Accounting

Inter-company loans: are there tax implications to consider?

Readers ask if there are interest charges and tax implications to think about when it comes to inter-company loans.

Accounting

What is the VAT threshold?

At what point does your small business have to start paying VAT? Should you voluntarily pay VAT? And what are legitimate ways to stay under the VAT threshold?

Accounting

Inter-company loans: are there tax implications to consider?

Readers ask if there are interest charges and tax implications to think about when it comes to inter-company loans.

Accounting

What expenses can I claim through my business?

Darren Fell, managing director of Crunch Accounting, discusses what costs can be claimed as a small business.

Accounting

What are business rates? A guide for small businesses

What are business rates, how much are they and do tenants have to pay them? Sophie Attwood of Colliers answers your questions

Accounting

Hiring an accountant: a small business guide

Julie Corkish, ICAEW’s head of practice, explains what small business owners should consider when hiring an accountant.

Accounting

Best UK small business accounting software – review guide

It’s never been easier or more affordable to manage your tax and accounting using small business accounting software - find the best accounting package for your needs below

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.

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16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems