Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
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Employers who wrongly classify self-employed as being outside IR35 will have to cover their PAYE and National Insurance, says HMRC, meaning tens of thousands of freelancers could avoid paying any tax at all
Tax
Small Business Banking
In this article, we take a look at five reasons you should be using a business bank account over a personal account
Government Grants
Local authorities still have £850m worth of Covid grants worth up to £6,000 owing to hospitality pre-Omicron to distribute plus another £350m unspent from previous pandemic financial support
News
Accountancy firm Azets says businesses struggling to repay Covid-19 debt may default on £20bn of Covid loans, on top of the £4bn worth of fraud the Government already predicts
Accounting
Keep your small business cash flowing through this handy guide to best-practice credit control
Tax
This is despite Making Tax Digital for income tax being rolled out to 2.4m people in 2024, many of whom are unaware of what's happening
Tax
It’s up to you to challenge if you think you’re being asked too much in business rates. Steve Hughes of RVA Surveyors says it’s worth doing.
News
Late filing and late payment penalties to be waived for one month for self-assessment taxpayers
Tax
It’s up to you to challenge if you think you’re being asked too much in business rates. Steve Hughes of RVA Surveyors says it’s worth doing.
News
Late filing and late payment penalties to be waived for one month for self-assessment taxpayers
Tax
Brexit, new construction rules, and more businesses moving online during Covid, have made VAT rules even more complex. Here is a simple guide.
Tax
Managing your company’s tax affairs to optimise the amount of tax that is paid is an entirely legitimate activity. There are a number of simple, legal benefits afforded to business owners
Small Business Banking
I have a bad credit history and am having difficulty opening a business bank account for my limited company. What else can I do?
Accounting
In this article, KashFlow advise on how you can get the most out of your working relationship with your accountant.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
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
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.