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15 Questions to Ask When Hiring an Accountant

Greg Atkinson, a professional accountant at Atkinsons Chartered Accountants, discusses some of the crucial questions to consider when hiring an accountant.

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Top 5 Tax Deductions for UK Self-Employed

Are you self-employed in the UK? There are lots of nice benefits to running your own business and one of them is great tax deductions. Read Taxback’s list of the top 5!

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How to Choose the Right VAT Scheme for Your Business

As a small business you need to register for VAT if your annual turnover exceeds £82,000. There are several different schemes available, and it can be hard to know which one to choose. So we’ve put together this quick guide to help.

VAT for Small Business - Beginner's Guide

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A Beginner’s Guide – VAT for Small Business

New to the world of business VAT and unsure where to start? Then look no further!! We’ve written a beginner’s guide that answers all your essential VAT-related questions. What is VAT? How does it work? And most importantly, should you register your business for it?

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Cash or Accrual Accounting – What’s Right for Your Business?

Should you use cash accounting or accrual accounting when running your own business? What’s the difference between the two methods? What are the pros and…

Banking for Small Business - Beginner's Guide

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Bank Accounts for Small Business – A Beginner’s Guide

Choosing a business bank account is a really important decision for any entrepreneur. Not only because it’s where you keep your hard-earned money, or the…

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Is Sole Trader or Limited Company Best for Your Business?

When setting up your own business, there are 2 main types of legal structure you can choose from – sole trader or limited company. It’s…

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The A, B, C (and D) of Depreciation for Small Businesses

What is depreciation? Why does it matter? And how do you calculate it? If you’re a small business owner in the UK and have ever…

Accounting Shortcuts - A Glossary of Terms

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15 Essential Accounting Terms for Small Businesses

The world of small business accounting is full of complicated jargon. If you’re feeling lost check out Zervant’s handy guide of the 15 essential terms.

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Everything You Need to Know About Balance Sheets

A balance sheet is one of the key financial documents you will need to get to grips with when running your own business. And as…