by vicki | Jul 14, 2025 | Bookkeeping Tips, Freelancer & Sole Trader Resources
Whether it’s your first tax return or you’re just tired of the last-minute panic, getting ahead before the deadline hits is a game-changer. The tax year ends on 5th April, but you’ve got until 31st January to file. That may be loads of time, but it can be easy for...
by vicki | Jul 7, 2025 | Bookkeeping Tips, Freelancer & Sole Trader Resources, Small Business Advice
If you work for yourself- as a sole trader, freelancer, landlord, or side hustler- there’s one question that pops up all the time: Can I claim that as a business expense? Some things are obvious. Others? Not so much. Whether you’re buying tools, working from your...
by vicki | Jun 16, 2025 | Accounting Software, Bookkeeping Tips, Small Business Advice, Tax & Compliance
Choosing the right accounting support shouldn’t feel like guesswork. Whether you’re just starting out, growing fast, or stuck juggling spreadsheets, you need a setup that matches where your business is right now—and where it’s heading next. At Buzz...
by vicki | Jun 9, 2025 | Bookkeeping Tips, Financial Planning, Freelancer & Sole Trader Resources
We all know the feeling. It’s the end of the tax year, and you’re knee-deep in a mountain of crumpled receipts—some faded, some missing, some with no clue what they were for. You’re trying to piece together a year’s worth of expenses while the clock ticks down to the...
by vicki | May 19, 2025 | Bookkeeping Tips
When you’re self-employed or running a small business, cash flow is everything. It doesn’t matter how many jobs you’ve got lined up—if the money’s not coming in, it’s hard to stay afloat. And more often than not, the problem isn’t the work—it’s the invoicing. Either...
by vicki | Apr 22, 2025 | Bookkeeping Tips
Spring’s here. Time to chuck out the junk, clean the van, and give your accounts a once-over too. Because let’s face it—ignoring your books is like ignoring a leaky roof. Eventually, it’s going to cause a mess. If your finances have been on the back burner, now’s the...
