Business Loans for the Self-Employed: What Are Your Options?
Sole trader or limited company — your business structure determines who will lend to you and on what terms. Here’s what’s actually available for each in 2026.
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Self Assessment Deadlines for Sole Traders: Key Dates 2026/27
The key Self Assessment deadlines for sole traders in 2026/27 — registration, filing, and payment dates all in one place. Miss one and HMRC fines you automatically.
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Self Assessment Tax Return for Sole Traders: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to complete your Self Assessment tax return as a sole trader — step by step, in plain English. Deadlines, what you need, and how to file online with HMRC.
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Allowable Expenses for Sole Traders (UK) — Full List + Examples
Every pound you don’t claim is a pound you pay tax on. Anita covers every allowable expense UK sole traders can claim — with plain-English examples.
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How to Cut Business Costs as a UK Sole Trader (15 Practical Tips)
Every cost comes out of your own pocket when you’re self-employed. 15 practical ways UK sole traders can spend less — without cutting corners.
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Making Tax Digital for Sole Traders: Key Dates, Rules & How to Get Ready
Making Tax Digital is live for sole traders earning over £50,000. Here’s what’s changed, what you need to do, and the tools that make it simple.
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Self-Employed Pensions: What You Need to Know (And Why You Can’t Ignore It)
No employer pension, no auto-enrolment. As a sole trader, your retirement is entirely on you. Here’s how self-employed pensions work — and how to actually get started.
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Xero for Sole Traders: Is It Actually Worth It? (Honest Review)
Xero starts at £16/month — but is it worth it for a sole trader? A Chartered Accountant gives you the honest answer, including who should skip it.
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Self-Employed Tax: How It Works and What You Need to Know
How does self-employed tax work in the UK? Chartered Accountant Anita breaks down Income Tax, National Insurance, deadlines and how to pay less of it.
