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15-minute read
Small business ideas – best businesses to start yourself
Here are the best small business ideas in the UK – plus how you can get started.
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6-minute read
Buy-to-let tax changes landlords need to know about in 2024
There are new buy-to-let tax rules that landlords should know about for 2024, including changes to capital gains…
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10-minute read
What’s the best UK courier for your small business?
Finding a company to deliver your products that’s reliable, cost-effective, and fast is essential for any online business.…
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14-minute read
How to buy a van for your small business – plus tips for owners
Whether you’re a fitness trainer or a gas engineer, here’s how to buy a van – and use…
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8-minute read
What is a B Corp?
B Corp certification is a way to demonstrate you value society and the environment as a business. Here’s…
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7-minute read
Self-employed tax brackets 2024/25: new thresholds, rates, and allowances
Find out new thresholds, rates, and allowances the self-employed need to know for the new tax year. Do…
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5-minute read
What is the national minimum wage? A guide for employers
Businesses are required by law to pay employees at least the minimum wage or living wage. Read our…
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7-minute read
How to pay National Insurance when self-employed or running a business
You’ll usually pay Class 2 and Class 4 National Insurance through your annual tax return.
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10-minute read
Benefits for self-employed people – a guide
From tax credits to allowance benefits, here’s your guide to UK benefits for the self-employed. Read all the…
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4-minute read
Alcohol duty changes 2023 – what it means for your hospitality business
What is alcohol duty and why is it changing? Learn who’ll be affected and more in our guide.
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5-minute read
Spring Budget 2024 – key updates for landlords
From capital gains tax changes a holiday let crackdown, here’s the latest from the Spring Budget on 6…
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