Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
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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Bookkeeping is something every small business needs to keep on top of. So, what is the best bookkeeping software for your small business? We compare 7 of the best for keeping track of income and expenditure
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Looking for a new accounting software provider for your UK small business? Here are 5 accounting software providers to choose from.
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We answer the key questions around Employment Allowance to help you determine whether your business is eligible and, if it is, how to apply
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All limited companies must pay corporation tax on the profits they make, but there are entirely legitimate ways to reduce the amount you pay says James Johnson, a partner at Hillier Hopkins
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What is rateable value and how has it changed as of 1 April 2023? What you need to know if you want to appeal your rates bill
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Whether you pass the VAT threshold or register for VAT voluntarily, we explain everything you need to know about Value Added Tax
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Here, we break down a number of tactics business owners can use to extract profit from their business with one eye on tax-efficiency at all times.
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If I bought my car for £7,000 + VAT and use it 50/50 for business and personal use. How much can I claim back? I’m so confused.
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Here, we break down a number of tactics business owners can use to extract profit from their business with one eye on tax-efficiency at all times.
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If I bought my car for £7,000 + VAT and use it 50/50 for business and personal use. How much can I claim back? I’m so confused.
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If your employer gives you a company car on top of your salary, you still have to pay tax on it. We look at the ways you can reduce your company car tax bill
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Self-employed paid £22bn in income tax in January – the biggest-ever figure since records began in 1999 and one-third higher since last year
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Tens of thousands of small businesses deliberately stay small to avoid charging VAT, which means you have to hike prices if you wander over the £85,000 threshold
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Treasury set to announce two-year delay to rolling out its Making Tax Digital system to the self-employed and microbusinesses earning over £10,000 from April 2024 to 2026
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Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade
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As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?
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Analogue phone systems are increasingly being replaced by smarter broadband based networks – here’s why you should consider switching
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David Malan, sales director of DocuWare for the UK and Ireland, explains how the platform can streamline your document management