Beginners Guide to Setting Up as a Sole Trader
Find out how to set up as a sole trader, how to complete the registration process with HMRC and your responsibilities including taxes and expenses.
Do I Have to Register My Side Hustle as a Business?
Are you lying awake at night worried the tax-man is lurking around the corner because you should have registered your side hustle as a business? Well, worry no more! In this guide, I’ll show you the rules you need to know about registering a business, what it means for your taxes, tax code and what you need to do next.
When To Register as Self-Employed
Worried you’ve been running your business illegally? Here are the rules on registering as self-employed (or a sole trader), the deadline and whether you need to do it straight away.
How to Register as Self Employed with HMRC
Ready to make things official and register as self-employed? Then this guide is for you! It includes the 5 steps you need to take to apply to HMRC and what happens once your application has been submitted.
Sole Trader vs Limited Company? What’s Better?
Stuck in the sole trader vs Limited Company dilemma? Find out the difference between sole trader or Limited Company, tax benefits & asset protection.
Self Employed Expenses – What Can You Claim?
Find out how to claim self-employed expenses on your tax return, which ones you can claim & find a self-employed expenses list for tax time.
Tax When You’re Employed and Self-Employed
Understand how tax works if you’re employed and self-employed, what you need to check on your payslip and what you have to tell HMRC about.
How to Stop Procrastinating and (Finally) Launch Your Online Business
Get yourself out of idea paralysis and launch your business by overcoming procrastination with these actionable steps.
Consistency: The Secret to Selling More In Your Online Business
Consistency – one of the least talked about parts of being an online business owner, but the secret to faster results.
How Long Should I Keep Accounting Records If I’m Self Employed?
Understand HMRC’s requirements when it comes to keeping accounting records, include how long to keep your tax records and how.
How to Do Your Own Accounts When You’re Self-Employed
Ready to DIY your self-employed accounting? Learn how to do your own accounts when you’re self-employed using a spreadsheet with this example.
7 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Starting an Online Business
Avoid these common mistakes when starting an online business so you can hit your goals faster and minimise your chances
How Does the Starting Rate for Savings Work?
The starting rate for savings lets many UK individuals earn up to £5,000 in savings interest without paying tax on it. Check if you’re eligible and how the £5,000 is tapered for those earning more than others.
Uniform Tax Rebate: What It Covers and How Much You Can Claim
How to claim a tax refund for washing, repairing and replacing a uniform or safety clothing you wear for work.
How is National Insurance Calculated? (+ NIC Rates for 2023)
See examples of how national insurance is calculated, learn about the different NIC classes and find the NI thresholds for 2023.
9 Profitable Online Business Ideas For Self-Employment in 2023
If you’re looking for ideas for self-employment or a side hustle that bumps up your income with low start-up costs, then take a look at these 9 profitable online business ideas you can start in 2023.
Cumulative v. Non Cumulative Tax Codes: What’s the Difference?
Learn the difference between cumulative and non-cumulative tax codes and how it affects how much personal allowance an individual receives.