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Knowledge
A selection of great tools, business guides and articles to help make your business a success
Starting out
So you’re ready to go it alone, but what company set up is best for you? What tax implications do you need to be aware of? And just how do you come up with the right name? We’ve got the guidance you need.
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Starting a limited company
by Calum Morrison and Laura Hughes
Freelancing for beginners
by Nick Chowdrey
Free press release template and writing tips
Discover how a press release is set out, and what information the recipient is expecting to get out of it. Copy and edit our free press release template!
Opening a business bank account – How and why you should do it
It’s essential to make sure that you keep your personal and business banking separate, so you’ll usually need a dedicated business bank account.
Self-employed National Insurance explained
What is National Insurance and do the self-employed have to pay it? This article explains it all as simply as possible.
Small business taxes – what you need to know
A quick explanation of each of the small business taxes you’re expected to pay as a freelancer, contractor, or small business owner.
The value of bookkeeping software for small businesses
Bookkeeping software may not be able to make bookkeeping fun, but it can definitely make it much easier. Here's a few ways how.
Guide to redundancy and statutory redundancy pay
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.
VAT registration and reporting explained – and what rate of VAT applies?
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.
Guide to pay, wages, pay cuts, and ‘unauthorised deductions’
We explore your pay and wages, cuts to pay and unauthorised deductions to give you the low-down and how it might affect you.
Contracting: should you go direct, or through a recruitment agency?
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.
Could a limited company be the right choice for locum doctors?
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.
Small Businesses: Applying to HMRC for an advance of Maternity Pay and Paternity Pay
Small businesses can ask HMRC for an advance of payments to employees and directors to cover statutory maternity and paternity pay.
Statutory sick pay, sickness and fit notes
Unable to work? You are entitled to sick pay from your employer if you meet the qualifying conditions, which are as follows.
Sole trader vs limited company, or umbrella: what’s best for you?
There are advantages and disadvantages to each approach, particularly when it comes to tax issues. Here's what you need to know!
Disability Discrimination – what makes a worker disabled under the Equality Act 2010?
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.
What is bookkeeping and why does it matter?
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.
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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