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How to Run Startup Business Accounts
So you have decided to become self-employed but not sure where to start in regards to your accounts? The first and most important thing for you to do is of course register as a self-employed
How to Run Startup Business Accounts
So you have decided to become self-employed but not sure where to start in regards to your accounts? The first
When to Become VAT Registered
When starting up a new business it’s very easy to fall for the common misconception that you must immediately become
The Difference Between Copyright and Trademark
When running a business it’s very important to protect your brand and intellectual property. There are many ways of doing
Employers National Insurance When Employing Staff
If you’re looking to employ staff for the first time then one very common area business owners forget to account for is the amount of ‘Employers National Insurance’ you’ll need to pay for each member of staff. So in this article we’re just going to explain what this is and
How to Transfer Money from a Personal Account into a Business Account Tax-Free
If you are self-employed or director of a company then there usually comes a time when you transfer some of your own hard-earned money from your personal bank account into your business bank account. However if you do this incorrectly you will have to pay tax on that amount because
How to Register a Limited Company
We've noticed many self-employed individuals asking us how to become a Limited Company so we thought we'd write a step-by-step guide on how to do so! There are many ways in which you can setup a Limited Company and this article is really designed for an individual who is simply
What is GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is an EU Law which will take effect as of the 25th May 2018 and in the UK will replace the Data Protection Act 1998. It is quite simply an effort to give users better control over how organisations use their personal data
Work From Home or Get an Office?
A common question we get asked when start-up businesses employ our accounting services is "do I need to get an office or can I work from home?" and it's a good question! So I thought I'd write a quick article just outlining the pros and cons of both working