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Planning on becoming self-employed? Do these five things first…

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The simplicity of starting and operating your own business is one of the key advantages of working for yourself. Even when working for someone else, you might apply to become a sole trader, which is another word for self-employed, to see if you like it. Here are 5 things you must do when you decide

Do you know your numbers?

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As a freelancer, sole trader or small business owner, other than knowledge of your own trade the most important thing to keep on top of in your business are the numbers. Income, expenses, cashflow, projections, first-hand knowledge of these will prove to be the most important information you will have to hand and without them,

Start-Up Advice: Choosing a Business Entity

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So you’ve decided to Start-Up that business idea floating about in your head, and turn it into a reality; you’ve got a name, now you just need an Entity- but which is right? Limited Company, Sole Trader or Partnership? You should assess the types based on your available time, commitment and resources, and consider long-term

Self-Assessment Tax Return Mistakes and How to Avoid Them.

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There are a number of common self-assesment / tax return mistakes that can hold things up (possibly leading to a penalty fee), cause you problems or even prompt HMRC to look more closely at you. So it’s best to be aware of them and make sure you don’t make them! The easiest way to avoid