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This is the best place to find valuable information on everything from how to set up a business to going international and all the bits in between.
Articles written by bestselling business author Della Hudson.
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Taking off
Starting your own business or thinking of it? Find out what you need to know, with these short, practical guides.
Starting up
- Setting up a limited company
- Types of business ownership
- Setting up as a sole trader
- Is a business partnership right for you?
- Your guide to choosing a business name
- Sole trader or limited company - which is best for you?
- Person with significant control explained
- How to price a product
- How to price your services
Accountancy
- Finding an accountant
- Bookkeeping tips for small businesses
- How do I keep my accounts in order?
- How to improve your cashflow
Invoicing
Up and running
Your business is up and running - congratulations! Our simple, accessible guides can help take you to the next level.
Running a business
- What is business insurance?
- Keeping your company information up to date
- Gross profit vs net profit
- What is cost of sales and how is it calculated?
- Hiring your first employee
- What is payroll and how to pay your employees
- Why you still need a business card
- How much cash reserve should I keep?
- Giving your business a regular health check
- Practical support to help your business go green
- How to calculate your carbon emissions
Strategy
- How to use Pinterest for your business
- Carving out a niche market for your business
- How to write a winning business plan
- Pivot your company: How to change your business model
- How to grow your business on Instagram
- A guide to LinkedIn for small business owners
Tax
- P45 and P60 PAYE forms: What employers should know
- What is Making Tax Digital?
- How much should I save for tax?
- Dividends vs salary: What's better for company directors?
- Making Tax Digital: Income tax self-assessment
- What are the tax deadlines for my business?
- The tax basis period reform for sole traders and partnerships
VAT
- VAT changes: Import duties and VAT after Brexit
- What is VAT and how to register
- The benefits of voluntary VAT registration
How our Business Toolkit can help
The big plus for the Business Toolkit is that it does everything. The payments link up seamlessly and the automatic nature of it is great."
"I probably used to spend a day a month on bookkeeping. Now, it’s more like half a day - I photograph receipts as I go. The invoicing feature is also really helpful, it works really neatly.”
Becca WilliamsJewellery designer