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How to Apply for the Government’s Growth Guarantee Scheme
The government’s Growth Guarantee Scheme has now replaced the Recovery Loan Scheme. It has a similar offering for small businesses looking for finance to help with growth and investment. Read…
What is a Business Charge Card and How are They Different from Credit Cards?
Unlike credit cards, charge cards don’t offer a line of credit and must be paid off in full each month. Read on to see how they could benefit your business.
Salary Calculator: Use Our Tool to Work Out Your Take-Home Pay After Tax
Want to know how much of your pay packet you get to keep after income tax and national insurance? Simply put a few details into the salary calculator below to…
8 Steps to Writing a Checklist for Your New Business
Whether you’re setting up a small business or just planning a side hustle, writing a checklist can help turn your business dream into a reality. In this guide, you can…
Tax Services: What You Need to Know About Filing Your Taxes
If you are self-employed, earn income from an additional revenue stream or claim some benefits, then you may need to file your taxes. Read on to understand when the tax…
Business Plan Template: Use our Free Downloadable Tool to Produce a Plan for Your New Business
Whether you’ve just started out on your own, or are launching a new business, you’ll need a business plan to keep on track and convince investors that your business will…
What Labour’s Win Means for Your Small Business
Now we know that Labour will form the next government, we unpack the policies that may affect the UK’s millions of small businesses.
Using a Tax Adviser or Accountant For Your Tax Return
A tax adviser or accountant can file your tax return for you, taking a lot of stress out of the process, but using them can come at a price. Learn…
How to Take Card Payments Using Phones, Card Machines, and Virtual Terminals
Taking card payments can seem essential in today’s society. But where do you start? Here, we explain the steps you need to follow to take your first card payments as…
What is Debt Factoring and How Does it Work?
Debt factoring is where a business essentially sells its unpaid invoices to a third party, which collects the outstanding funds on the seller’s behalf. It allows businesses to quickly access…
How to Pay Taxes
UK income tax is typically paid through the pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) scheme, but additional tax payments, including the self-assessment payment, can also be paid online.
Income Tax: Everything You Need to Know
Income tax is charged on most forms of income, but the way you pay depends on your employment.
What is Council Tax and How Does It Work?
Council tax helps pay for your local services, but do you understand how it works and whether you’re paying too much?
Spring Budget 2024: What It Means for Your Small Business
From VAT threshold changes to National Insurance reform, the 2024 Spring Budget has significant ramifications for UK small business owners. Here we break down the Chancellor’s announcement and explain how…
How National Insurance Works
National Insurance is a tax paid by most UK workers. Here, we explain how it’s calculated, how to check how much you’ve paid, and the effect of contributions on your…