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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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 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

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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.

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How to manage your accounts and bookkeeping as a sole trader

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Self-employed allowable expenses you can claim

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Is it worth hiring an accountant as a small business?

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What is payment on account and how do I pay it?

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How to spend less time on accounting and payroll

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What is payment on account and how do I pay it?

Accounting

How to spend less time on accounting and payroll

Accounting

Mileage allowance in the UK – what is it and how does it work?

You can claim back hours spent on the road for your small business, whether you’re an employee or self-employed. What are the rules around mileage allowance?

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Small business bookkeeping software

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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Top 5 accounting software providers for UK small businesses

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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7 ways to reduce your corporation tax bill

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