Money blog

Latest blogs

Self assessment: help is just a click away

Date: 9 October 2024

By:

Registering for self assessment as an expat

Date: 7 October 2024

By:

What to do when someone impersonates your business

Date: 3 October 2024

By:

A man is offered embedded insurance when making an online purchase.
Blog

The benefits of offering embedded insurance as a small firm

Discover how embedded insurance can enhance customer experience, add new revenue streams to your business and reduce risks for both your business and your customers.

Date: 19 September 2024 By:

Two construction workers plan their business growth strategy
Blog

11 proven strategies for growing your construction business

Grow your construction firm with these proven strategies that can help you scale your business in eleven steps.

Date: 17 September 2024 By:

A women gets ready to file her income tax relf assessment tax return
Blog

Time is fast running out for sole traders!

With late filing penalties for late self assessment tax returns and payment, sole traders are urged to get on with their self assessments before it’s too late.

Date: 16 September 2024 By:

A landlord is working out his likely retirement income
Blog

Retirement tax-planning options for UK landlords

As life expectancy increases, pension savings have to go further. As landlords have much of their wealth tied up in property, we look at the pension options for UK landlords.

Date: 6 September 2024 By:

A team celebrates the success of a marketing campaign after engaging a professional agency.
Blog

The growth benefits of partnering with a professional agency

Discover how working with a professional agency can drive growth and improve your profitability and bottom line.

Date: 3 September 2024 By:

The interior of a sewing warehouse before any energy-efficiency measures have been taken
Blog

Maximising energy and cost efficiency in manufacturing plants

High energy costs have been affecting businesses and individuals alike. We share some steps you can take to reduce energy consumption and costs in your manufacturing facility

Date: 19 August 2024 By:

A freelancer puts his feet up and has a cup of coffee after completing his self assessment.
Blog

Make completing your self assessment tax return fun!

Completing a self assessment tax return can be made far less difficult and boring. Mike Parkes of GoSimpleTax shares his tips.

Date: 14 August 2024 By:

Submit a self assessment for a previous tax year
Blog

Complete a self assessment tax return for a previous tax year

Sometimes people need to submit a self assessment tax return for a previous tax year. We answer your key questions on submitting a self assessment tax returns for an earlier tax year.

Date: 30 July 2024 By:

Someone looking at financial infomation on a laptop screen
Blog

Living within your means: Budgeting tips for a more secure financial future

Achieving financial security requires careful planning, discipline, and a commitment to living within your means. This guide offers practical budgeting tips, including tracking income and expenses, setting realistic financial goals, and managing debt wisely, to help secure a stable financial future.

Date: 24 July 2024 By:

A hand holding a phone looking at a loan application form
Blog

Should I sign a Personal Guarantee for a business loan?

Small business loans often require personal guarantees, posing risks to personal assets if the business defaults. Mitigating these risks through careful selection of loans, setting limits, sharing liability, and obtaining Personal Guarantee Insurance can provide crucial protection.

Date: 24 July 2024 By:

A busy sole trader checks his personal tax account to see if he needs to make a second payment on account.
Blog

Do I need to make a second payment on account?

Most people who file a self assessment tax return are aware of the January filing and payment deadline - but do you need to make a second payment this July? How to check.

Date: 4 July 2024 By:

Two kangaroos on cliffs overlooking the Australian coast
Blog

What UK tax will you pay if you move to Australia?

If you're thinking of moving to Australia to live or work is blog will help you understand whether you'll need to pay any UK tax.

Date: 3 July 2024 By:

A team work on their pitch for funding
Blog

How to successfully pitch your start up to investors

Many small businesses fail to secure funding from investors because their pitch does not accurately outline the opportunity or contains weak financials. Here's how to create an attractive pitch.

Date: 27 June 2024 By:

A woman receives a one-time passcode to authorise an online payment
Blog

Build customer confidence by offering secure payment options

Discover how to build customer confidence and secure more sales with secure payment options, alternative payment methods, encryption and robust privacy measures.

Date: 18 June 2024 By:

A freelancer works from wherever he chooses with his flexible app from Revolut
Blog

How to manage your finances as a freelancer

Modern, flexible workers need sophisticated financial services but not necessarily a full business account. Here are some top tips on what to look for when choosing an account.

Date: 12 June 2024 By:

2024 calendar on a table with businesswoman using laptop computer
Blog

The really simple guide to the basis period reform

If you're a sole trader, business partner or plan to start a sole trader business, basis period changes introduced in April 2024 may well affect you. Read on to ensure you don't lose out on tax relief.

Date: 10 June 2024 By:

A foster parent holds a foster child's hands
Blog

How much tax is payable on foster parent income?

Foster parents receive a foster care allowance. The amount is determined by several factors, and it can add up to a significant additional income. We look at the tax implications for foster parents.

Date: 6 June 2024 By:

What does the * mean?

If a link has a * this means it is an affiliate link. To find out more, see our FAQs.