Why Self Employment Feels Expensive (Even When You Earn Well)
There’s a quiet contradiction in self-employment. You can earn more than you did in a salaried job — sometimes significantly more — and still feel…
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Allowable Expenses for Sole Traders (UK) – Full List + Examples
When you’re self-employed, every business cost comes out of your own pocket — and small expenses add up faster than most people realise. The good…
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15 Simple Ways UK Sole Traders Can Cut Business Costs (Without Cutting Corners)
When you’re self-employed, every cost comes out of your own pocket — and small expenses add up faster than you think. The good news is…
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Common Business Structures in the UK
Choosing one of the UK business structures for your new venture is one of the most important decisions you need to make when you set up a…
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Making Tax Digital for Sole Traders: Key Dates, Rules & How to Get Ready
If you’re self-employed in the UK, there’s a good chance you’ve heard whispers (or warnings) about Making Tax Digital for sole traders. Maybe you’ve shrugged…
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Top Tools & Apps for the Self Employed
Being self-employed has so many benefits but it can be completely overwhelming, especially when it comes to choosing which tools and apps will help you…
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Is it Worth Setting Up a Limited Company?
Wondering whether it’s worth setting up a Limited Company? Or have you heard in a Facebook group that this is the only way to run a…
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Should You Tell Your Boss About Your Side Hustle?
Having some sort of side hustle in addition to your day job has become more and more commonplace here in the UK. In fact, 25%…
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Self Employed Pensions: An Essential Guide for Freelancers and Sole Traders
A parliamentary publication on pensions reported that only 16% self employed workers are contributing to a self employed pension. And although the remaining 84% may…
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Xero Accounting Software for Sole Traders: An Honest Review
Try Xero free for 30 days or 90% off for 6 months Starting your own business as a sole trader is exciting, but it also…
