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5-minute read
Staff tips – rules for small businesses
New rules being introduced in July 2024 will make it illegal for employers to withhold tips left by…
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5-minute read
HMRC Time to Pay – how to set up an HMRC payment plan
A Time to Pay arrangement can help you spread out your tax bill without penalties.
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4-minute read
Simplified expenses: a self-employed guide to flat rate expenses
How can flat rate expenses help you if you work from home or use a business vehicle?
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7-minute read
Self-employed paternity pay and paternity leave: what do dads get?
Can self-employed dads get paternity pay? We answer this and other common self-employed paternity pay questions. Read more.
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10-minute read
Taking on an apprentice as a small business owner: a 4-step guide
Looking to share your industry knowledge by hiring an apprentice in your small business?
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4-minute read
What is RTI? A guide to HMRC’s payroll regulation
What is RTI? How to comply with regulations and avoid fines.
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7-minute read
How to hire temporary staff – a step-by-step guide
Learn how to fill staffing gaps during your busier periods – plus legal responsibilities.
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7-minute read
Right to work share code checks – how to check an employee’s right to work
How do you check an employee’s right to work and what is a share code? Read our guide…
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5-minute read
Sick pay for self-employed people: what support can I get?
Does self-employed sick pay exist? Our guide discusses whether the self-employed can claim sick pay, and other sickness…
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12-minute read
How to do a Self Assessment tax return – the complete guide
Find out how to register for Self Assessment and pay your tax return.
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