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Of all the questions we get asked, this one might just top the list: “Can I claim for my clothes through the business?” We get it. You...

The short answer: yes, you really do need employment policies and procedures. It might sound like another layer of paperwork, but...

Donating to charity feels good. Whether it’s helping the local hospice, sponsoring your mate’s marathon run, or supporting causes close...

When most small business owners or sole traders think about finishing the year’s accounts, they picture printing reports from their...

Accounting isn’t just about counting beans — it’s also about when you count them. For small business owners and sole traders, one of the...

“Capital items.” It sounds like something you’d hear in a boardroom meeting, but in reality it’s just the technical term for the bigger,...

Running a small business or working for yourself comes with plenty of challenges – keeping on top of records, meeting deadlines, and...

Tax codes. Those cryptic little combinations of numbers and letters sitting on your payslip, often ignored until your tax feels… well, a...

VAT – three little letters that strike fear into the hearts of business owners everywhere. The rules can feel as twisty as a country...

We hear it all the time: “My mate Dave says he barely pays any tax.” “Dave reckons he puts everything through the business.” “Dave’s...

When it comes to payroll, there’s no one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re an established employer or about to take the exciting step of...

If you're a sole trader or landlord, you’ve probably heard whispers (or full-on panic) about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self...

If you’ve ever wondered who’s behind Bay Bookkeeping Solutions — what we do, how we do it, and why we love it — you’re in the right...

If you've ever received a surprise bill from HMRC in late January that was twice  what you were expecting, you may have met the infamous...

We often get asked, “What’s the difference between a bookkeeper vs an accountant?” followed quickly by, “Do I really need both?” It’s a...

Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting out, one question we get asked time and time again is: “How long do I need to...

Let’s be honest: working from home can be a dream—no commute, your own coffee, and comfy slippers. But it’s not all cosy vibes and kettle...

If you’ve ever wished you could just check your tax stuff  with a few taps on your phone—well, it turns out you can. The HMRC app might...

If you’re a contractor working in the construction industry and paying subcontractors, there’s a good chance you’re already familiar with...

If you’re a small business owner with employees, you may have heard of something called a P11D and quietly hoped it was nothing to do...