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18 January 2021 • 6-minute read

10 of the best UK small business ideas

Looking to start your own business in 2021? At Simply Business, we've delved into some of our own customer data to reveal the latest trends…

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15 January 2021 • 2-minute read

Government announces new tenant evictions ban until March 2021

The government has extended the tenant evictions ban once again, until at least March. It announced the extension on 11 January, after…

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14 January 2021 • 4-minute read

A guide to HMRC late filing penalties, penalty appeals and reasonable excuses

We all do our best to avoid it, but sometimes small businesses and the self-employed can end up with a penalty from HMRC. HMRC penalties can…

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14 January 2021 • 3-minute read

Self Assessment update: coronavirus ‘reasonable excuses’, reducing payment on account, and more time to pay tax

HMRC has announced that if coronavirus has affected someone in either their personal or business life, it’ll accept that as a ‘reasonable…

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12 January 2021 • 5-minute read

How to become a dog groomer: a step-by-step guide

Thinking of starting a dog grooming business and you want to understand the training you need to get into the pet industry? We’ll help you…

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11 January 2021 • 4-minute read

HMRC self-employed simplified expenses – a guide

Simplified expenses are a useful way for self-employed people to ease the pain of accounting and tax returns. Bookkeeping and reporting can…

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8 January 2021 • 4-minute read

Can tradespeople work during lockdown? The government’s safety guidelines for people that work on site and in people’s homes

People who can’t work from home are still able to work during lockdown, as long as they’re following the safety guidelines. There are two…

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8 January 2021 • 2-minute read

This is how the property market stayed resilient in 2020

While landlords faced a challenging year in 2020 because of coronavirus, the buy-to-let market ultimately proved to be resilient. A guide to…

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7 January 2021 • 2-minute read

These three things could make life easier for landlords in 2021

Everyone, including buy-to-let landlords, faced a challenging year in 2020 – but what could make things easier for landlords in 2021? A…

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7 January 2021 • 2-minute read

What does the new lockdown mean for landlords and tenants?

Updated 8 January – the government has confirmed an extension to the evictions ban. We've amended a section below, which initially said the…

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