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How local businesses can make money with Airbnb Services
Host a personal service for holidaymakers and reach new customers on Airbnb.
4-minute read
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How to pay VAT – a small business guide
Learn how to file and pay your VAT bill using Making Tax Digital.
10-minute read
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How much is VAT? VAT calculation for businesses
Calculate how much VAT to charge your customers and how do you work it out?
6-minute read
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What is a P11D – and what’s changing?
Declare benefits in kind to HMRC if you have employees or are a company director.
6-minute read
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How the Bank of England base rate affects your businesses
Find out the current rate and when it’s next being reviewed.
4-minute read
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HMRC tax refund: what to do if you’ve paid too much tax
The self-employed can apply for a tax refund from HMRC if they’ve overpaid tax.
6-minute read
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Planning reforms to reduce red tape for builders
Find out how the changes could create work and provide more industry funding.
4-minute read
Recent how-to guides and business tips
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7 new ways to use WhatsApp for business
From customer support to marketing campaigns, here’s how WhatsApp could help.
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6-minute read
How to make money with Airbnb experiences
From city tours to cooking lessons, here’s how to make money with Airbnb experiences.
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4-minute read
How local businesses can make money with Airbnb Services
Host a personal service for holidaymakers and reach new customers on Airbnb.
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7-minute read
Best buy-to-let areas in the UK for 2025
Which locations are the best buy-to-let areas for 2025?
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10-minute read
How to pay VAT – a small business guide
Learn how to file and pay your VAT bill using Making Tax Digital.
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6-minute read
How much is VAT? VAT calculation for businesses
Calculate how much VAT to charge your customers and how do you work it out?
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