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16 April 2021 • 3-minute read

A self-employed guide to dividend tax and the dividend tax rate

Self-employed people who own a limited company might choose to pay themselves in dividends. Here’s what you need to know about the dividend…

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16 April 2021 • 4-minute read

What is a franchise?

Trying to decide whether to buy a franchise or start your own business? While the lower startup costs may be attractive, becoming a…

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15 April 2021 • 2-minute read

Number of landlords selling up hits lowest level in seven years

The number of rental properties being sold by landlords is at its lowest level in seven years. A total of 131,900 properties were sold by…

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15 April 2021 • 3-minute read

What is the Restart Grant and how do I apply?

The Restart Grant is a one-off payment to certain businesses to help them reopen over the next few months as restrictions in England ease…

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13 April 2021 • 2-minute read

How much has the pandemic cost hospitality businesses so far?

As many hospitality businesses reopen this week , we spoke to over 100 food and drink businesses in the UK to understand the financial…

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13 April 2021 • 2-minute read

Covid-19 has cost hair and beauty professionals over £11,000

A report by Simply Business has found that since the beginning of the pandemic, hair and beauty professionals have lost £11,603 on average…

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12 April 2021 • 6-minute read

What is the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)?

Construction businesses using the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) need to deduct money from a subcontractor’s payments. These payments go…

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9 April 2021 • 2-minute read

Recovery Loan Scheme: access business loans up to £10 million

The government’s new Recovery Loan Scheme is now open for UK businesses to apply for financial support if they’ve been affected by the…

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8 April 2021 • 2-minute read

Unemployed? Start your business with the New Enterprise Allowance

The New Enterprise Allowance (NEA) is one of the government's flagship policies to support the unemployed to start their own business. You…

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7 April 2021 • 2-minute read

Better for Business: a report into the wellbeing of small business owners

It’s not surprising that the coronavirus pandemic – and the subsequent shutdown of society – has taken its toll on the emotional and mental…

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