by vicki | Aug 8, 2025 | Bookkeeping Tips, Freelancer & Sole Trader Resources, Landlords
When you’re self-employed – or running a side hustle alongside a job – you’re the one responsible for reporting your income and paying the right amount of tax. Get it wrong, and it can cost you time, money, and a fair bit of stress. 1. Missing...
by vicki | Aug 4, 2025 | Freelancer & Sole Trader Resources, Tax & Compliance
Just started working for yourself? Congrats! Whether you’re freelancing full-time, renting out a flat or starting a side hustle, filing your first Self Assessment tax return might feel a little overwhelming. But good news, tax returns don’t have to be scary at...
by vicki | Jul 28, 2025 | Bookkeeping Tips, Freelancer & Sole Trader Resources, Small Business Advice, Tax & Compliance
Sole trader? Freelancer? Landlord? Side hustler? This is your go-to guide for the tax year ahead. When you work for yourself, keeping track of deadlines is half the battle. Whether it’s your first return or you’ve done a few, having a list of the key dates in one...
by vicki | Jul 21, 2025 | Accounting Software, Freelancer & Sole Trader Resources, Small Business Advice
If you’re a sole trader, the short answer is: no, not legally. You can use your personal bank account. But if you want to stay organised, save time, and keep your tax sorted, a business bank account makes a lot of sense. Why it might be a smart move One account...
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...
