Category: Business Strategy
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From the Village to the Boardroom: Why Every Business Needs a Support Network
Growing a business isn’t a solo act. From VAs to accountants, this post explores the power of building your own village — and why no business owner should go it alone
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Sole Trader vs Limited Company — Which is Better for Tax?
Choosing between a Sole Trader and a Limited Company affects your tax, liability, and business structure. This guide breaks down the pros and cons, tax rules, and how to decide what’s right for you.
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Navigating the Property Market — Your Guide to Buying, Selling and Investing
Welcome to the world of Rental Property. If you’re considering diving into the rental market, you won’t just become a landlord; — you’ll be stepping into the exciting realm of small business ownership. Owning rental property can be a lucrative venture, but it also comes with its own set of challenges and responsibilities. So how…
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Self-Employed Pensions: How To Take Care of Future You
If you’re Self-employed, it’s entirely up to you whether or not you save for your retirement. Unlike employees, who benefit from workplace pensions, you’ll need to set up your own pension plan. There’s good news, though — the Government offers Tax Relief to help boost your pension savings. But how does this work? Let’s break…
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Understanding Trusts — What They Are and Why They Matter
Trusts aren’t just for the wealthy. In the UK, they’re used for everything from passing on property tax-efficiently to protecting vulnerable family members. This guide explains how they work — and why they matter.
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The Benefits of Proactive Tax Planning
Nobody likes a surprise tax bill. Whether you’re Self-Employed, a Freelancer or a Business Owner, proactive tax planning can save you money, reduce stress and keep your finances in check. Instead of scrambling to meet deadlines or dealing with last-minute tax shocks, planning ahead ensures that you take full advantage of whatever deductions, allowances and…
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VAT Made Easy — Your Fun Guide to Value Added Tax
VAT doesn’t have to be complicated. In this guide, we break down what it is, how registration works, and what you need to do to stay compliant — all in plain English.
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It Takes a Village to Raise a Child — But What About a Business?
Where I grew up in Zambia, there’s an old saying: “It takes a village to raise a child”. In the modern UK, without the kind of cohesive communities we had, that’s rarely possible anymore — even extended families are often too scattered to have much to do with one another. Like much folk wisdom, though,…