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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Running a business or letting your home

If you use your home for business purposes, you may be able to set off some of the interest against business income.

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What are the tax implications of going self employed as an eBay seller?

I have been selling on eBay for four months. If I register as self employed now will I have to pay tax on those sales?

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Keep credit under control

Take command of your cash flow by ensuring you don't fall victim to late payment.

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SMEs are running scared of late payers

The fear of losing business is stopping many SMEs from chasing bad debt.

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Advice on an unpaid invoice

A customer has refused to pay my invoice in full and has offered a smaller amount for work already done. Is there any simple action I can take to get the rest of the money due?

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Control Your Cash Flow

Cash flow can jangle the nerves of the calmest business owner. Read our guide to help you beat those late payers and make your company run more efficiently.

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Emergency Budget Breakdown

It's generally agreed that SMEs emerged largely unscathed from the Emergency Budget. Here we pick out the main points for owner-managers.

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Director of two companies

What are the tax implications of being a director of two companies?

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Emergency Budget Breakdown

It's generally agreed that SMEs emerged largely unscathed from the Emergency Budget. Here we pick out the main points for owner-managers.

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Director of two companies

What are the tax implications of being a director of two companies?

Accounting

Tax deferrals with Time-to-pay: A lifeline for SMEs

There are fears that the government has plans to end its tax deferral scheme, leaving many owner-managers in the deep end. Here we speak to businesses and experts about why it's crucial to keeping SMEs afloat.

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R&D tax credits

How do I know if my business is eligible for R&A tax credits?

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Cash in hand

Question: If I'm paying a cleaner for four hours a week at the minimum wage, can I just pay them cash in hand without having to take into account tax and NI?

Accounting