by Richard Simpson | Aug 31, 2021 | The Bean Counter
When you’re working for yourself or running a business, there are myriad tax considerations that it’s important to aware and have an understanding of – including Class 2 National Insurance. Your National Insurance responsibilities are fundamental in relation to...
by Richard Simpson | Aug 25, 2021 | The Captain
How much do you know about Class 4 National Insurance (NI) and the other kinds of tax you pay on any earnings and income when you start work? The national insurance contributions you make help to pay for things like state benefits, statutory sick pay, maternity leave...
by Richard Simpson | Aug 23, 2021 | Free Agent
With the Government’s Making Tax Digital initiative changing the way that businesses pay their tax, demand for sophisticated accounting software is on the increase, with apps like Xero growing in prominence. But is Xero worth it for small businesses? The majority of...
by Richard Simpson | Aug 18, 2021 | The Journo
The health and fitness sector remains vibrant and growing and offers some amazing opportunities for the self-employed. In this blog post, we will explore how to set up a personal training business. It’s no surprise that so many people have chosen to branch out on...
by Richard Simpson | Jul 28, 2021 | The Bean Counter
Not every business owner will be aware, but there may be a time when changing your VAT scheme will be an extremely smart option. This may be because you have reached a turnover threshold or because a different scheme works out as being more beneficial to your...