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Employment law

Explore the implications of the UK's new Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 on employment contracts, worker rights, and employer responsibilities. Stay updated.

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Tax

Received an email about a tax refund and not sure it's real? We'll teach you how to recognise and deal with HMRC tax refund email scams quickly and easily.

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News and opinion

What makes Brighton an exciting place to launch a small business? Is it the sea air, or is it that the city is the creative and digital hub of the South?

Becoming self-employed

The decision to jump from a permanent ship to a freelance raft isn’t one best taken in haste. Here's what you should ponder before taking the plunge.

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Becoming self-employed

Planning on registering yourself as self-employed? Here are the boxes you need to tick to make sure you stay in HMRC’s good books.

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Productivity

Sometimes it seems the to-do list is never ending. And a never-ending to-do list often leads to stress. Here's what you can do to help yourself cope with stress as a freelancer, contractor, or small business owner.

Get paid

Picking the best card reader can be a time-consuming task. Here’s a look at what all the major providers offer.

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Tax

Are you planning on hosting a summer party for your employees this year? We look at the exemptions that are awarded to you by HMRC and the rules.

Tax

So, you're a small business owner who is VAT registered. Therefore, you have to add VAT onto your invoices or the goods you sell.

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Running a business

Lorem Ipsum is dummy text used when designers want to have a realistic idea of the size of copy. We look at the funny alternatives to regular Lorem.

Tax

If you’re hoping to start the new tax year afresh, a full check-up like this will give you some sound knowledge of your business and what you could be achieving, leaving you confident and assured about the future.

Becoming self-employed

What's the difference between a Consultant or Contractor? It can make a huge impact to your prestige, and pay! Here's an explanation of the differences.

News and opinion

Scared of asking for money? Just remember some guy gained £42k for a potato salad. And that's not the weirdest thing on this list of crowdfunding successes.

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