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What should you put in your VAT invoice? We explain more and share a handy template to help you get started. Knowing how to create a VAT invoice is essential for many small businesses. Perhaps you’ve ...

SmallBusiness.co.uk provides advice and useful guides to UK sole traders and small businesses. Our goal is to help owner managers and entrepreneurs to start, run, grow and succeed in business, helping ...

The UK’s small business population is facing a tranche of new tax rules and employment policies set to come into effect from April 2025 Worrying about exactly what taxes you owe, what reliefs you’re ...

Read our simple 18-item checklist to take you through every step of starting your own business. All your questions answered. So, you have made the decision to start your own business, great! Let’s ...

As most people are aware, if you’re thinking of starting a new business or already run one you can claim expenses on some of your costs. This is a great way to help out entrepreneurs and give them a ...

In an increasingly cashless society, if you don’t have card payment machines, you risk losing out on sales. A survey carried out by UK Finance in 2023 found that debit card payments made up more than ...

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Whether you pass the VAT threshold or register for VAT voluntarily, we explain everything you need to know about Value Added Tax Whether or not you need to pay Value Added Tax (VAT) as a sole trader ...

Starting a dog walking business sounds appealing: fresh air, loads of pups, socialising with other dog owners. Could it be for you? Let’s find out. Why should I start a dog walking business? If you ...

We'll be looking at what types of insurance you need as a dog walker, along with common extras and exclusions Like any other business, dog walkers need insurance – even if it’s a side hustle. This ...

Hiring an apprentice. A complete guide to taking part in the government apprenticeship scheme and how to enrol your small business ...