Managing your money

Managing business expenses: How to record, store and back-up your receipts

Expenses are great. By claiming all your allowable expenses, you reduce your company profits, meaning less tax to pay on them. Here's what to do.

Personal finance

How do I pay back a student loan when I’m self-employed?

Confused about how to go about managing your repayments? Don’t sweat, here’s all you need to know about student loan repayment when you’re self-employed.

Limited company

Limited company director’s responsibilities: What you need to file with HMRC & Companies House and when

What are your responsibilities as a limited company director? We explain what you need to file with Companies House & HMRC so you can keep on top of things.

Do I have to complete a Self Assessment tax return?

A Self Assessment tax return is one of the most significant tax documents you’ll be dealing with when you’re self-employed. Here's what you need to know.

Limited company

What are the main advantages of a limited company?

Many take the sole trader route when starting a business, but there are huge benefits associated with setting up a limited company.

How to complete your first Self Assessment

New to contracting or freelancing? Struggling with filing your first Self Assessment? Our quick guide goes over the basics of what you should do.

Limited Cost Trader Test – how it affects Flat Rate VAT

We take a closer look at how the new Flat Rate VAT scheme and the Limited Cost Trader test will affect you if you’re a VAT registered small business.

What business expenses can I claim as a Limited Company?

There are often limited company business expenses that go unclaimed, which means you could end up paying more tax than you need to.

What are Tax Credits and how can they help my limited company?

Tax credits are an incentive for people to remain in low-waged employment instead of seeking similar benefits in unemployment.

What business expenses can I claim as a Sole Trader?

As a sole trader, your business will naturally incur running costs. The good news is that many of these running costs can be claimed as business expenses,

Get paid

How do you chase an unpaid invoice?

Late payments can cost you business. Here's a few ways to chase an unpaid invoice without chasing your client away.

Can I pay my tax bill with a credit card?

Bad news if you were intending to pay off your Self Assessment tax bill with a personal credit card - this will no longer be an option as of 13th January.

How to keep on top of your expenses as a plumber

As a plumber, you can claim tools and business equipment back as an expense, but how do you what you can and can't claim?

Running a business

What are unsecured and secured business loans and how do they work?

We take a closer look at the differences between unsecured and secured business loans, to help you decide which may be better suited to your business.

What are the benefits of a sophisticated online accounting system?

Why use online accounting software when you can download an Excel spreadsheet for free? Well, the reasons are numerous.