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 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 30, 2025 | Limited Company, Small Business Advice
Starting your own thing? You might be asking if you need to register your business with Companies House. The short answer is… maybe. It depends on how you set things up. If you’re a freelancer, landlord, side hustler, or micro business owner, you’ll usually be working...
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 2, 2025 | Financial Planning, Small Business Advice, Tax & Compliance
Just crossed the VAT threshold? Or getting close? If your turnover’s hitting £90k (the updated limit from April 2024), then it’s time to get your head around VAT. It might sound like another layer of hassle—but with the right support, it doesn’t have to be. Here’s a...
