Financial statements and accounts can be confusing, and it’s easy to focus on profit above everything else. It’s important to consider what your financial statements are telling you, as these can prove valuable insights into running your business, and can help you to...

National Insurance pays for certain state benefits and the State Pension. Almost everyone pays National Insurance on their earnings, but self-employed individuals need to make contributions too. What is National Insurance? National Insurance Contributions (NICs) are...

When it comes to submitting your tax return, it sometimes seems easier to put it off until the last minute, but it pays to submit your self-assessment tax return as early as you can. Read on to find out why. As someone who is self-employed, a sole trader or a...

With the end of the tax year fast approaching on 5th April, make sure you know what payroll tasks you need to do to start the year right. Payroll is based on the tax year, which runs from 6th April to the following 5th April, and an employee’s pay details for the tax...