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How to make money online with blogging

Date: 15 October 2024

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Self assessment: help is just a click away

Date: 9 October 2024

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A couple have moved abroad and need to register for self assessment
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Registering for self assessment as an expat

Moving overseas might mean you can leave many things behind but paying UK tax may not be one of them. Here’s how to register for an pay UK tax and an expat.

Date: 7 October 2024 By:

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What to do when someone impersonates your business

If someone impersonates your business, it can cause damage to your reputation, your finances and your intellectual property. Here’s what you need to do if your business becomes a victim.

Date: 3 October 2024 By:

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

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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.
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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
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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:

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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:

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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.
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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:

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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:

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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
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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
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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:

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