by Kate | 18 Sep, 2026 | Accounting Basics, Business Basics, Growing Your Business, Sole Trader Accounting, Tax, Uncategorized
VAT can sound like something you only need to think about when your business gets “big”. But if your income is growing, it’s worth understanding the rules before VAT registration becomes something you need to deal with quickly. Here’s the simple version. When...
by Kate | 25 Aug, 2026 | Bookkeeping, Business Basics, Making Tax Digital, Self Assessment, Sole Trader Guides, Sole Trader Support, Starting & Running a Business
When you start working for yourself, there are plenty of decisions to make. One question that often comes up is whether you need a separate business bank account, or whether you can continue using your personal account. For most sole traders, the answer is...
by Kate | 21 Jul, 2026 | Bookkeeping, Business Basics, HMRC, Making Tax Digital, Sole Trader Guides
Simple answers for sole traders. If you’re sending your first Making Tax Digital (MTD) update this August, you’re probably wondering what HMRC expects. The good news is that it isn’t another tax return, and it doesn’t have to be complicated....
