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Knowledge
A selection of great tools, business guides and articles to help make your business a success
Managing your money
Everyone wants to make sure they're bringing home as much of their pay as they can - whether you need money-management tips to tax guidance, we can help.
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What is IR35?
by Calum Morrison
Limited company business expenses
by Calum Morrison and Laura Hughes
Self Assessment
by Calum Morrison and Nick Chowdrey
When should you consider subcontracting?
We take a look at the pro's and con's of subcontracting and how it can be utilised by freelancers who need a bit more help with projects.
Grants, loans and freebies: financial help for your business
A handy side-effect of the entrepreneurial zeal sweeping the country is that there are now many schemes in place specifically to help small businesses.
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.
Business mileage – who can claim?
When you’re self-employed, or director of your own limited company, it can be confusing to know how to claim back business mileage. We've got you covered.
How to reduce your Corporation Tax
Lowering your Corporation Tax just takes diligence, a bit of knowledge of the tax system, and a few minutes every month making sure everything is recorded.
What is a Personal Allowance?
Personal Allowance is the amount you’re allowed to earn in a given tax year (tax years run from 6th April and 5th April) before you start paying Income Tax.
Limited company freelancers: How to claim business expenses you paid for personally
If you pay for something for your business with your own money don't forget to claim it back as a business expense, we show you how.
Five signs it’s time to switch accountants (and how to do it!)
Is your accountant better at invoicing you than looking after your accounts? Here are the top five signs you need a new accountant.
How long should company records be retained for?
A limited company director must keep company records, as well as financial and accounting records. You must keep these records for six years.
What is crowdfunding and how do you record investment in your company accounts?
What is the best way to account for money you have raised through Crowdfunding? We look at the best ways to account for this type of investment.
Everything you need to know about kill fees
There are several clauses you need to include in contract negotiations, including a kill fee. We take a look at what they are and what you need to know.
What is VAT MOSS and does it affect me?
If you use VAT MOSS, your business pays VAT based on the prevailing rate where the customer buys your product, not where your business is based.
Self-employed won’t get National Insurance cut says Chancellor
Self-employed workers were dealt another blow after Chancellor Philip Hammond ditched plans to abolish Class 2 National Insurance on 5th September 2018.
Can a limited company contractor be in scope of the Agency Workers Regulations?
Although many commentators believe that the AWR were not intended to apply to ‘professionals’ with their own limited companies it is certainly possible.
What is the Supervision, Direction, or Control test and how does it affect travel and subsistence expenses?
If you work through a personal service company, then you need to understand how Supervision, Direction, or Control affects travel and subsistence expenses.
Tools and resources
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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