Tag Archives: working for yourself

Tax self-assessment deadline looms

Last month on Christmas Day, according to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) around 850 people filed their online tax return despite the deadline for submission not being until 31 January 2011. Super organised or sad?  You decide.  Either way the … Continue reading

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Tax tips

Are you running your business in the most tax efficient way? While it is important to keep the taxman happy, it is also important to ensure your tax affairs – both business and personal – are managed so as to … Continue reading

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New business?

Thinking of going freelance and setting up your own business? No doubt the products, services, company name and even branding are sorted.  But what about the all important legalities such as which business model works best for you? Accounting specialists … Continue reading

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Avon calling

According to People Management magazine, a woman who was made redundant six years ago has become Britain’s first £1 million Avon lady.  Debbie Davis has earned £1.4 million since she started selling the cosmetics brand and now manages a workforce … Continue reading

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Startups 100

Startups 100 from www.startups.co.uk is the definitive countdown to the UK’s most innovative, inspiring and ground-breaking new companies. The list is their own concoction of who they think are the best, most exciting and promising new businesses and entrepreneurs shaping … Continue reading

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eBay SMEs on the up

Last week The Guardian reported that the number of eBay traders who are turning over £1m per annum has almost doubled in the past year. According to eBay data, 127 of these companies are expected to achieve a turnover of … Continue reading

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Young, free and ambitious

A recent survey from insurance specialist Hiscox revealed that due to the current economic climate around a third of UK graduates (30%) are considering working for themselves, with over a quarter (28%) intending to run their own business by the … Continue reading

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