Business structure
Learn more about the regulations your business needs to follow.
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9-minute read
Am I self-employed? A guide to working out your employment status
Am I self employed or employed? Read our employment status definitions for the main contract types, plus the…
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6-minute read
Sole trader vs limited company – when should you switch?
Read our article on changing from sole trader to limited company to help you decide if now’s the…
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4-minute read
How does equity release work? A guide for buy-to-let landlords
Equity release can be an alternative to remortgaging if you need access to cash, but make sure you’re…
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6-minute read
Autumn Budget 2021: what was announced for tradespeople?
In his Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a fuel duty freeze and an extension to the apprentice…
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6-minute read
What are my legal obligations when running a side business?
When setting up a side hustle, you’re setting up a business, so you have some legal obligations. Here’s…
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3-minute read
Supply shortages: tradespeople lose £3.5 billion due to rising costs and turned down work
New research from Simply Business reveals that shortages in supplies and skills have caused UK self-employed tradespeople to…
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4-minute read
Peer to peer lending: how it works for small businesses
Peer to peer lending is a new form of finance that small businesses can use as an alternative…
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4-minute read
Do I need a PayPal business account for my small business?
Process payments online and in-person with a PayPal business account – but beware of the high fees. Read…
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4-minute read
What is a bridging loan?
A bridging loan is a short-term finance option you can use to fund a property investment or business…
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5-minute read
IR35 reform six months on – six updates that contractors should know about
IR35 reform in the private sector was introduced six months ago. What’s been happening since then? Find out…
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