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Autumn Budget – what does it mean for small businesses?
From Labour’s business tax roadmap to fuel duty increases, read our Autumn Budget predictions.
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Research reveals tradespeople earn thousands more than uni graduates
Tradespeople are earning thousands more than university graduates, including dentists, architects, and accountants. Find out more.
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Starting your own pub – a comprehensive guide
Thinking about running a pub for the first time? There are some key things you need to know.…
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Starting your own coffee shop – a comprehensive guide
Want to start your own coffee shop? The growing popularity of UK coffee culture makes it a great…
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Top tips for increasing margins and boosting profit
Boosting profit, whether by cutting costs or restructuring prices, is important for every small business. Find out how…
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A guide to the best type of property for buy-to-let investments
Whether you’re after rental yield or capital gains – or both – the best property for buy-to-let is…
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Selling a buy-to-let property – a step-by-step guide
Looking to sell your buy-to-let property? Read our step-by-step guide to understand the process, along with tax issues…
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Is it legal to pay employees cash in hand?
Some businesses want to pay employees guaranteed take home pay, or cash in hand. But is paying employees…
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Guide to ATED or Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings
If your company owns residential property, you might have to pay the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED).…
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What is contract work and is it better than permanent work?
What are the benefits of contract work? And how is it different from permanent work? Keep reading to…
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How to add value to a rental property in five steps
Learn how to increase rental property value and how to use our rental property value calculator to work…
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