How much should you pay for an accountant if you’re self-employed?
If you’ve reached the point where you’re thinking about hiring an accountant - whether that’s for ongoing support or just to sort out your tax return — one of the…
What happens to your business if you die – planning ahead as a sole trader
If you're a sole trader, your business doesn’t automatically continue when you die. This guide explains what happens next – and how to prepare.
How to write a quote email – template for sole traders and freelancers
How to respond to client enquiries with a clear quote. Includes a free email template for sole traders, freelancers and small business owners.
Micro-entity annual accounts – what small limited companies must file
When are your limited company accounts due? Learn what to submit to HMRC and Companies House, key deadlines, and what counts as a micro-entity.
Closing down your sole trader business? What to do step by step
Stopping self-employment? Here’s how to close your sole trader business properly, from tax and HMRC to bank accounts and records.
What is a dormant limited company?
A dormant company is a standard limited company that doesn't trade and has no accounting transactions. There are two main situations where owning a dormant limited company can be useful.
It’s never too late to start saving for a pension if you’re self-employed
Left it late to start a pension? If you’re self-employed, here’s how to catch up, claim tax relief, and build a pot from scratch.
What the 2027 Inheritance Tax changes mean for your pension
If you’re self-employed and saving into a pension, some big changes are coming from April 2027 that could affect what happens to your pension when you die.
BT warns small businesses they’re in the firing line for cyber attacks
BT warns UK SMEs of rising cyber threats as 2 in 5 lack training. New support launched to help small businesses stay protected online.
Maple Review launched to explore barriers to starting a business
Backed by government, the Maple Review explores how to make starting a business or going self-employed easier for more people.