Managing finances can be daunting for micro businesses, often leaving owners overwhelmed by the complexities involved. Many entrepreneurs are juggling multiple tasks and handling financial
So, you’ve been asked for a proforma invoice and, frankly, you’re not entirely sure what one is or what purpose it would serve. Panic not. We’ve got you covered and we’ve included a downloadable template too.
If you’ve just registered for VAT, then you’ll find you suddenly have a touch more paperwork. Calculating VAT isn’t complicated. So in this post, we go through how to do it and also provide a simple handy calculator tool to do it for you.
Company cars can be an incredibly appealing perk. But as well as having the cost of the car itself and maintenance, you need to take into account the cost of insuring your staff to drive their cars. Here are some tips for cutting those costs.
A few quick hints and tips to ensure you stay VAT compliant and avoid any pesky penalties.
Get to grips with the ins and outs of the UK’s Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) in this easy-read guide. Learn how it benefits startups and investors through tax reliefs, understand eligibility criteria, and explore the pros and cons. Ideal for those looking to dive into early-stage investments or seeking funding for their startup.
The UK Government is trying to incentivise businesses to go electric with their vehicles. And there is a range of grants and perks for doing so. One such grant is the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant. We have a look at what it is, who is eligible and how much you could get.
The National Minimum Wage increases considerably in April 2024. I think we can all agree that the lowest paid earners should indeed be getting some help. But it’s businesses footing the bill and not ALL businesses employing minimum wage staff can afford to do. Let’s take a look at what the changes are and how small businesses will be affected.
Your limited company is a separate legal entity to you. And that means that any money in your limited company is separate from your personal finances too. So why does your personal finance matter at all when it comes to setting up a business? Let’s take a look.
So you’re an employer. And whether you employ 500 people or just 5, you have automatic enrolment responsibilities when it comes to your employees’ pensions. So here’s what that means for you and how automatic enrolment works.
For anyone looking to get a client or their own brands in the press, media enquiry services can be game changing. HARO is probably the most well known, but by no means the only one. So here are some more UK centric alternatives you should try in 2024.
It’s not all sunshine and daffodils being self employed. It can be stressful and a financial challenge too. But there are plenty of perks and in this article, we talk about 3 of them you may not expect!
You don’t need PR experience to land product coverage in press. Let’s talk tactics for doing this yourself.
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