Tag: Business growth
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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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Top Ways to Legally Pay Less on Your Self-Assessment Tax Bill
Nobody wants to overpay tax — especially when there are legal ways to reduce your bill. From expense claims to pensions and the Trading Allowance, here’s how business owners can pay less tax while staying on HMRC’s good side.
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About Me
From a childhood bakery in Zambia to founding a modern UK accountancy firm, Dora Ngoma shares the story behind Grace Certified Accountants — and why people come first.
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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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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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Help from an Accountant — Why It’s One of the Best Decisions You’ll Ever Make
So why should you need an Accountant? After all, isn’t hiring an Accountant something only mega-corporations or millionaires do? Well, no. Even if you’re a Freelancer, Self-Employed, a Landlord or a small business owner, an Accountant can save you time, money and stress. Possibly even your sanity 😊. Still not convinced? Let me break it…
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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,…
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Making Your Tax Return Easier — Four Tips That Will Help You
Are you stressing over your Self-Assessment Tax Return at the moment? If you’ve been efficient and got it done with months to spare, you’ll be fine, but all those who’ve left it to the last moment must be having sleepless nights. So, what do you need to remember, not only to reduce the stress now, but to make the process simpler for…