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How to Keep Proper Records as a Small Landlord
Accounting 22 Feb 2026

How to Keep Proper Records as a Small Landlord

How to Keep Proper Records as a Small Landlord (and Get Ready for MTD) Hello again! If you read my last post, you know that being a landl...

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Sole Trader vs. Limited Company and when to switch?
Legal 20 Feb 2026

Sole Trader vs. Limited Company and when to switch?

The Great Debate: Sole Trader vs. Limited Company – When is it Time to Level Up? Welcome back! As your dedicated Chartered Accountant, ...

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Common mistakes sole traders make
Accounting 20 Feb 2026

Common mistakes sole traders make

The “Oops” Audit: Common Mistakes Sole Traders Make (And How to Stay Off HMRC’s Naughty List) Welcome back! By now, you...

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What business expenses can I claim as a Sole Trader?
Accounting 20 Feb 2026

What business expenses can I claim as a Sole Trader?

Coffee, Computers, and… Cat Costumes? What Can You Actually Claim as a Sole Trader? Welcome back! It’s your favorite fun-loving C...

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Navigating the Legal Maze of Being a Sole Trader
Legal 20 Feb 2026

Navigating the Legal Maze of Being a Sole Trader

From Side-Hustle to CEO: Navigating the Legal Maze of Being a Sole Trader Hello, future business moguls! I’m your friendly neighborhood...

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How to Pay Yourself as a Sole Trader 
Accounting 20 Feb 2026

How to Pay Yourself as a Sole Trader 

The Sole Trader’s Guide to Getting Paid (Without the Tax Hangover!) Hello fellow entrepreneurs! One of the most common questions I get ...

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How to transition to quarterly reporting – MTD
Tax 30 Jan 2026

How to transition to quarterly reporting – MTD

If the thought of reporting to HMRC four times a year makes you want to hide under your desk, breathe.

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The Ultimate Tax Guide for Small Landlords in the UK
Accounting 22 Jan 2026

The Ultimate Tax Guide for Small Landlords in the UK

Hello there, property pioneers! I’m your friendly neighborhood Chartered Accountant, and today we’re diving into the wonderful (and o...

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What the 2025 Autumn Budget Means for Your Business
Tax 19 Dec 2025

What the 2025 Autumn Budget Means for Your Business

Let's break down what this latest shake-up means for you, focusing on the specific reliefs and the broader corporate tax landscape.

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Limited liability partnership: Setting up and running an LLP
Company 22 Nov 2025

Limited liability partnership: Setting up and running an LLP

Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) are a way of setting up a formal business partnership whilst limiting the liability of the partners

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How to survive the move to MTD
Accounting 19 Nov 2025

How to survive the move to MTD

From Annual Agony to Quarterly Clarity: Surviving the Move to MTD Hello, fellow number-crunchers and brave business owners! Remember the ...

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How does HMRC’s new Points-Based” Penalty System work
Tax 19 Nov 2025

How does HMRC’s new Points-Based” Penalty System work

HMRC is rolling this out to encourage regular digital reporting under Making Tax Digital (MTD). Instead of an immediate £100 fine for b...

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