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Knowledge: 2021

Sole trader vs limited company – when should you switch?

9 November 2021 • 4-minute read

Sole trader vs limited company – when should you switch?

What’s the difference between sole trader and limited company? The sole trader legal structure differs from that of limited companies in...

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How does equity release work? A guide for buy-to-let landlords

8 November 2021 • 2-minute read

How does equity release work? A guide for buy-to-let landlords

Whether you’re looking for extra cash to fund your retirement or need to make urgent repairs to your property, equity release can be an...

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What to do if severe weather hits your business premises

5 November 2021 • 4-minute read

What to do if severe weather hits your business premises

It’s common for the UK to experience severe weather, especially during the colder months. Whether it’s snow, heavy rain, or strong...

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Road to net zero: a guide for hospitality businesses

1 November 2021 • 2-minute read

Road to net zero: a guide for hospitality businesses

As world leaders gather in Glasgow for the UN Climate Summit to discuss the threat of climate change, the spotlight is on our commitment...

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What is business credit score – and how can you improve it?

1 November 2021 • 3-minute read

What is business credit score – and how can you improve it?

Find out what a business credit score is, why it’s important and how to improve credit score for your business. If you’re a sole trader,...

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Autumn Budget 2021: what was announced for tradespeople?

28 October 2021 • 4-minute read

Autumn Budget 2021: what was announced for tradespeople?

Chancellor Rishi Sunak says that his latest Budget marks the beginning of an 'age of optimism' for the UK. But what measures will impact...

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The joys and challenges of running a side hustle business

26 October 2021 • 4-minute read

The joys and challenges of running a side hustle business

Here communications specialist and founder of The Women’s Vault, Olivia Bath shares the joys and challenges she's experienced since...

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Is work life balance possible when you have a side hustle?

25 October 2021 • 3-minute read

Is work life balance possible when you have a side hustle?

The side hustle has been growing in popularity as a way to earn extra money from a hobby or skill, but balancing the rest of your life...

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What are my legal obligations when running a side business?

22 October 2021 • 4-minute read

What are my legal obligations when running a side business?

Thinking about setting up a side hustle but aren’t sure about your legal obligations? We’ve worked with DAS UK to create this guide,...

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Supply shortages: tradespeople lose £3.5 billion due to rising costs and turned down work

21 October 2021 • 2-minute read

Supply shortages: tradespeople lose £3.5 billion due to rising costs and turned down work

New research from Simply Business reveals that the ongoing shortages in supplies and skills have caused UK self-employed tradespeople to...

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