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If you’re a freelancer or small business owner, it’s likely you’ll be juggling a heap of responsibilities as well as trying to keep on top

If you’re a freelancer or small business owner, it’s likely you’ll be juggling a heap of responsibilities as well as trying to keep on top

The past 6 months have been extremely turbulent for many small businesses across the UK. The impact of the Coronavirus has been a huge threat

‘Trivial benefits’ might sound like the name of some dodgy daytime quiz show. But as much as affairs relating to tax normally send me to sleep (thank goodness for Accountants), understanding trivial benefits is really useful for employers who treat their staff to gifts. So here’s our guide for employers (in plain English with no jargon, promise).

A wide range of business funding options are available for small and microbusinesses across the UK. From start-up and small business grants to small business

We’ve now published a more up-to-date version of this article since the new IR35 changes came into place – How Will the New IR35 Freelance

So you went freelance and you’re invoicing clients! Congratulations!
But managing your money as a sole trader freelancing means considering more than just how much you’re earning. As well as record keeping for tax returns, you’ll need to think about banking.

Weighing up different finance options when starting up your own business can be stressful. If you’re thinking of seeking funding from an investor, it can

The government’s new furlough scheme (officially named the “Job Retention Scheme”) has helped millions of employees around the UK to keep their jobs and continue

Crowdfunding is a form of alternative finance for businesses that’s perfect for entrepreneurs, new start-ups and pretty much anyone who has a good idea for

Freelancers, micro businesses and small businesses have been hit hard by the recent pandemic. Particularly those who’ve missed out on funding opportunities due to the

There is a spreadsheet somewhere in your business that was only ever supposed to be temporary. It sits between two systems that do not talk

Managing staff schedules, tracking absences, keeping payroll accurate? Used to mean spreadsheets. Manual updates. Hours of admin weekly. For many UK businesses operating across construction

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