What training expenses can you claim if you work for yourself?
Learn which training costs you can claim when self-employed, how HMRC treats them, what records to keep, and where to enter them on your tax return.
What business expenses can you claim as a sole trader?
As a sole trader, you can deduct many business costs from your income and pay less tax. But what counts as a legitimate business expense?
What is ‘turnover’ and how do you calculate it?
Turnover is one key indicator and profit another although the two are not be confused. Our quick guide will explain exactly what turnover is, why it matters, and how to differentiate it from profit.
Self-employed income protection – cover if you’re sick or injured
Find out how income protection works for sole traders. Learn cover limits, deferred periods and policy types if you can’t work due to illness or injury.
Can I register as self-employed while claiming Universal Credit or other benefits?
Plenty of people start a small business while still receiving benefits. It might be a side hustle alongside another job, or simply a way to test out self-employment without giving…
Professional membership and registration for sole traders
Do sole traders need professional membership or registration? Learn which jobs are regulated and when joining a body can help your business.
Business rates and small business rate relief explained
Business rates are the non-domestic equivalent of council tax. How they are calculated, multipliers for 2025/26, and how small business rate relief works.
Jury service and how it affects the self-employed
Jury service can disrupt work if you’re self-employed. Find out who is eligible, how to defer, what you can claim, and the impact on employers.
Working from a garden office: a practical guide for start-ups
A clear guide to using a garden office for your start-up, including planning rules, costs, installation, connectivity and key tax considerations.
One in three UK entrepreneurs are dyslexic, research shows
Research suggests one in three UK entrepreneurs are dyslexic, contributing £4.6bn to the economy. Virgin StartUp has launched an accelerator to support them.