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What Is Employers Liability Insurance and Is It Required?
Legally required from your first hire: £5m minimum cover, ~£60–£200/year, £2,500/day fines without it. What it covers.
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How to Hire Your First Employee Legally in the UK
Right-to-work checks, PAYE, written statements, pensions, liability insurance — the complete legal checklist before day one.
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Making Tax Digital: What It Is and Whether It Affects You
MTD for VAT is live; MTD for Income Tax hits £50k+ earners from April 2026. What it means, what software counts, how to prepare.
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How Much Does an Accountant Cost for a Small Business?
£150–£350 for sole traders, £600–£1,200 for limited companies. What you’re paying for, when you need one, and how to choose.
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How to Do Your Self-Assessment Tax Return Online
Key dates, the step-by-step filing walkthrough, the payments-on-account shock, and the mistakes that cost first-timers money.
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What Expenses Can a Self Employed Person Claim in the UK?
The “wholly and exclusively” rule explained: what’s claimable, home office options, grey areas, and what HMRC will disallow.
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How to Get a Small Business Loan With Bad Credit
Bad credit isn’t the end: Start Up Loans, specialist lenders, secured options — and the scams and traps to avoid at all costs.
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The Best Business Bank Accounts for UK Startups
Starling, Monzo, Tide or high-street? Free fintech vs free-period traditional — compared for fees, speed and features.
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How to Write a Business Plan for a Small Shop
Skip the 40-page waffle: concept, location, the all-important breakeven page, and risks. Five to ten pages of honest numbers.
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Corporation Tax for Small Businesses: Rates and How It Works
19% under £50k profit, 25% above £250k. When it’s due, what counts as profit, and legitimate ways to reduce the bill.
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