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Employees vs contractors: what businesses need to know

As your business grows, one of the most important decisions you’ll face is who to hire as you expand. Here we discuss the difference between taking on an employee or hiring a contractor.

4 min read

Last updated 8 Oct 2025 | First published 8 Oct 2025

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Directors – How to verify your identity for Companies House

3 min read

Last updated 3 Oct 2025
First published 3 Oct 2025

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10 things that hold people back from starting a business and how to overcome them

5 min read

Last updated 1 Oct 2025
First published 1 Oct 2025

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Accounts and tax guide for the hospitality industry

6 min read

Last updated 18 Sep 2025
First published 8 Mar 2024

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Do you need to complete a self-assessment tax return?

3 min read

Last updated 11 Sep 2025
First published 27 Sep 2021

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10 low-cost businesses you can start in the UK

6 min read

Last updated 5 Sep 2025
First published 5 Sep 2025

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The ultimate tax planning guide 2025/26

10 min read

Last updated 29 Aug 2025
First published 29 Aug 2025

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What are the top eight Capital Gains Tax reliefs you can claim?

6 min read

Last updated 18 Aug 2025
First published 18 Aug 2025

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How is AI changing accounting for smaller businesses?

4 min read

Last updated 13 Aug 2025
First published 13 Aug 2025

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Essential updates for employers: Summer 2025

3 min read

Last updated 12 Aug 2025
First published 12 Aug 2025

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How to build personal resilience for running a business in challenging times

4 min read

Last updated 11 Aug 2025
First published 11 Aug 2025

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Pre-start-up financial checklist: 10 tips for new businesses

4 min read

First published 1 Aug 2025

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How should my employee’s double cab pickup truck be taxed?

3 min read

Last updated 24 Jul 2025
First published 24 Jul 2025

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What happens if you don’t repay a director’s loan account?

5 min read

Last updated 24 Jul 2025
First published 27 Mar 2024

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