Self-employed pension crisis: one in three relying on state to fund retirement
Entrepreneurs are heading towards a self-employed pension crisis, with many not having any savings in place at all.
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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 cash flow management, late payment, bad debts and bookkeeping.
Entrepreneurs are heading towards a self-employed pension crisis, with many not having any savings in place at all.
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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.
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I registered for VAT voluntarily when setting up my business and would like to deregister. I have stock at the moment of around £3,500 in cost value. What are the implications of this?
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Readers ask if there are interest charges and tax implications to think about when it comes to inter-company loans.
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The rules and red tape around hiring staff for the first time can be daunting for any small business owner. So read our guide on how to tackle PAYE.
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In this piece, we share some essential tips on managing your accounts and tax, from tackling tax returns to beating late payment.
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Here, Lee Murphy of Pandle explains how to create a balance sheet and shares a template that you can use to get started.
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In this piece, technology entrepreneur Dale Murray CBE reveals how the key to expanding your business lies in sound accounting advice.
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Here, Lee Murphy of Pandle explains how to create a balance sheet and shares a template that you can use to get started.
Accounting
In this piece, technology entrepreneur Dale Murray CBE reveals how the key to expanding your business lies in sound accounting advice.
Accounting
Many businesses that go bust are profitable, but have hit financial problems through taking on too many projects. Here, Lee Murphy looks at how to make sure you avoid this fate.
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When issued to a supplier for provision of goods or services, purchase orders are legally binding. This guide explains how they can help small businesses track orders and receive payment for work done.
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Reader Question: I am having trouble with companies not adhering to the 30-day payment terms. Some are not paying after three months even with constant phone calls. Is there anything I can do to make sure they pay on time? For example, penalties for late payment.
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SMEs often simply don’t have the bandwidth or disposable cash to invest in their own in-house analytics function. What can be done? Here, we find out.
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Find out how creative agency, Myth Studio, used technology to grow their business and quadruple their staff count in 18 months
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