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Being made redundant isn't a pleasant experience for anyone, so what happens next? Are you entitled to any redundancy pay? We take a look.
From understanding expenses to starting a limited company, we've a range of jargon-free business guides for you to download and keep.
Although the ins & outs may be tricky to grasp for first-timers, the sooner you get your head around the HMRC VAT system the sooner you can benefit from it.
We explore your pay and wages, cuts to pay and unauthorised deductions to give you the low-down and how it might affect you.
Whether you've decided to retire, become an employee, or go back to sole trader, you need to know the tax-efficient ways to close your limited company.
What are your options when you are working as a contractor? We take a look at the pro's and con's of both agency work and finding clients directly.
Pension contributions are one of the few remaining tax breaks available to limited companies. It makes sense to take advantage of this tax break.
Holiday pay should now include payments for regular overtime and regular commission. We look at how to calculate your or your employee's holiday pay.
A locum doctor can provide work under a variety of different guises, including as a limited company. We take a look at the pros and cons.
If the time has come to close your business, there's a tax efficient method called a Members’ Voluntary Liquidation - or an MVL for short.
Small businesses can ask HMRC for an advance of payments to employees and directors to cover statutory maternity and paternity pay.
Anyone who is defined as a 'worker' is entitled to a selection of workers rights. We look at the minim wage, overtime, equal pay and unpaid experience.
Unable to work? You are entitled to sick pay from your employer if you meet the qualifying conditions, which are as follows.
Adoption Leave is split into two types – Ordinary and Additional. This guide will help you understand the difference and which might apply when you adopt.
There are often limited company business expenses that go unclaimed, which means you could end up paying more tax than you need to.
There are advantages and disadvantages to each approach, particularly when it comes to tax issues. Here's what you need to know!
Tax credits are an incentive for people to remain in low-waged employment instead of seeking similar benefits in unemployment.
When considering if a worker is disabled or not, employers must consider the impact of any impairment on their ability to carry out day-to-day activities.
Payment on account is not something that is widely known about among people who have never been part of the Self Assessment system. Learn more now!
Claiming back money spent is one of the biggest perks of being self-employed - but you can't just claim everything. What's the deal with lunch expenses?
Bookkeeping is the art of recording your financial information so that you can keep track of your incomings and outgoings. It can be a delicate process, but once you've mastered it, you'll have full control of your finances.
The average cost of replacing staff is more than £11k. Here's what to ask yourself about your recruitment process if you struggle to hold onto decent staff.
We've collated a selection of free tools and resources for you to help make running your business a breeze. With everything from software to templates you can work out your take home pay, chase that unpaid invoice and calculate your IR35.
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