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January 18, 2019

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Quick guide to understanding Making Tax Digital

Although Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT seems like a big change for businesses and individuals alike, the MTD scheme will in fact make it easier to manage, report and pay your taxes to HMRC. Making Tax Digital will come into force from 1st April 2019, and all businesses need to understand how this change will affect them.

December 18, 2018

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What does the self-employed worker really need from Santa?

Once we get our heads around the difference between want and need, we are able focus more clearly. In this blog we are going to look at the things that we should need to do, and the list may seem easier then it looks. But by doing them you will be helping yourself and ultimately your business.

November 30, 2018

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Create a Christmas video for your business on a shoestring budget

You honestly don't need to be Steven Spielberg to make a good quality ad. In the news this week a homemade video costing about £50 has gone viral. It’s actually pretty easy to put together a video, if you know what you are doing. Here are 8 steps to help you get started.

November 14, 2018

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11 ways to keep your blog content relevant

As a blog writer sometimes, the hardest thing to come up with isn't the words but the subject. First and foremost, as a blog writer your intent is to entertain, educate, teach or inform your audience. If you stick to this goal you can't go too far wrong. Here are 11 ways to keep your blog writing fresh and relevant: