Legal and finance
Read our legal and finance guides for help running your business.
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6-minute read
Autumn Budget 2021: what was announced for tradespeople?
In his Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a fuel duty freeze and an extension to the apprentice…
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6-minute read
What are my legal obligations when running a side business?
When setting up a side hustle, you’re setting up a business, so you have some legal obligations. Here’s…
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3-minute read
Supply shortages: tradespeople lose £3.5 billion due to rising costs and turned down work
New research from Simply Business reveals that shortages in supplies and skills have caused UK self-employed tradespeople to…
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4-minute read
Peer to peer lending: how it works for small businesses
Peer to peer lending is a new form of finance that small businesses can use as an alternative…
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4-minute read
Do I need a PayPal business account for my small business?
Process payments online and in-person with a PayPal business account – but beware of the high fees. Read…
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4-minute read
What is a bridging loan?
A bridging loan is a short-term finance option you can use to fund a property investment or business…
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5-minute read
IR35 reform six months on – six updates that contractors should know about
IR35 reform in the private sector was introduced six months ago. What’s been happening since then? Find out…
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3-minute read
A landlord’s guide to zero deposit renting
Deposit free renting allows tenants to rent when they haven’t got the funds for an upfront deposit. What…
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4-minute read
What is ROI?
Return on investment is a way to measure how profitable your business is. Read on for the ROI…
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3-minute read
What does the National Insurance hike mean for small businesses?
The government has announced a 1.25 per cent increase to National Insurance from April 2022 to pay for…
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