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    Plain-English guides to business money, credit, tax and more — for people running UK limited companies.

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    How business credit cards work

    6 min read

    A plain-English guide to how business credit cards work for UK limited companies.

    How credit cards work

    5 min read

    The plain-English version: what a credit card is, how interest works, and how to use one…

    How to register a company

    4 min read

    Setting up a UK limited company is quick and cheap. Here is the gist.

    Writing a business plan

    5 min read

    A short, honest plan beats a long, vague one. Cover these sections.

    Allowable expenses

    4 min read

    What a limited company can usually claim against its profits to reduce Corporation Tax.

    Self Assessment guide

    5 min read

    If you are a director or self-employed, here is how Self Assessment works.

    Building your credit score

    4 min read

    Your credit score shapes what you can borrow and at what rate. Here is how to build it…

    How to avoid credit card interest

    3 min read

    Used right, a credit card can cost you nothing in interest. Here is the trick.

    Credit card jargon buster

    4 min read

    APR, representative, minimum payment — the words that matter, in plain English.

    How to check your credit score

    3 min read

    You can see your credit information for free — here is how, and what to look for.

    How to improve your credit

    4 min read

    Practical steps that move the needle, in rough order of impact.

    Credit report basics

    3 min read

    What is actually in your credit report, and why it matters.

    When to remortgage

    4 min read

    Remortgaging at the right moment can save real money. Here is when it usually makes sense.

    First-time buyer guide

    6 min read

    Buying your first home in the UK, from deposit to keys, in plain steps.

    Conveyancing explained

    4 min read

    Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring property. Here is what your solicitor…

    Overpaying your mortgage

    4 min read

    Paying a bit extra can cut years and thousands off your mortgage. Here is how it works.

    Selling your home

    5 min read

    The selling process in England and Wales, from valuation to completion.

    Student loan basics

    4 min read

    How UK student loans work — they behave very differently from normal debt.

    Student loan repayment thresholds

    3 min read

    Repayments only start above an income threshold that depends on your loan plan.

    PCP vs HP explained

    4 min read

    The two most common ways to finance a car. The difference is what happens at the end.

    Term vs whole-of-life insurance

    4 min read

    Two kinds of life cover that suit very different goals.

    Pet insurance: lifetime vs annual cover

    3 min read

    The cover type matters most for pets with ongoing conditions.

    What is covered by insurance

    3 min read

    Before you buy any policy, read what it does and does not pay for.

    Budgeting basics

    4 min read

    A budget is just a plan for your money. Here is a simple way to start.

    How to save money

    4 min read

    Practical ways to keep more of what you earn, without misery.

    Side income ideas

    4 min read

    Realistic ways to earn alongside a job — and the tax bit to remember.

    Passive income, honestly

    4 min read

    A clear-eyed look at income that needs little ongoing work — and the catches.

    Freelancing and self-employment

    5 min read

    Going self-employed in the UK — the essentials to get right early.

    How to pay off debt

    4 min read

    A calm, structured approach to clearing what you owe.

    Where to get free debt help

    3 min read

    If debt is getting hard to manage, free and confidential help is available. You never…

    Travel on a budget

    3 min read

    Spend less abroad without spoiling the trip.

    Pensions explained

    5 min read

    Pensions are just long-term, tax-efficient saving for later life. Here is the shape of it.

    Retirement planning

    5 min read

    A simple framework for working out whether you are on track.

    How financial advisers are paid

    3 min read

    Knowing how an adviser earns helps you judge the advice.

    Questions to ask a financial adviser

    3 min read

    A short checklist before you hand anyone your money.

    Robo-advice vs a human adviser

    4 min read

    Both have a place — it depends on how complex your needs are.

    Business grants and support

    4 min read

    Free money exists for some businesses — here is where to look and what to expect.

    Income tax rates and bands

    4 min read

    How UK income tax is structured — the principle, not the year-by-year numbers.

    National Insurance explained

    4 min read

    What National Insurance is, who pays it, and what it buys you.

    Dividend tax for company directors

    4 min read

    How dividends are taxed, and why directors often use them alongside salary.

    Capital Gains Tax basics

    4 min read

    CGT is tax on the profit when you sell certain assets for more than you paid.

    Tax filing deadlines

    3 min read

    Miss a deadline and penalties follow. Here are the ones to diarise.

    Making Tax Digital explained

    4 min read

    MTD is HMRC’s move to digital, software-based tax records. Here is what it means for you.

    Dealing with HMRC

    4 min read

    Practical tips for a smoother relationship with the tax office.

    Tax penalties and appeals

    3 min read

    What happens if things go wrong, and how to challenge a penalty.

    Help with late tax payments

    3 min read

    If you cannot pay your tax on time, do not ignore it — there are options.

    Where to get tax help

    3 min read

    From free guidance to paid professionals — the right help for the situation.

    How to find an accountant

    4 min read

    A good accountant saves time, tax and stress. Here is how to choose one.

    When to hire an accountant

    3 min read

    You can do a lot yourself — but some moments make professional help worth it.

    Typical accountant costs

    3 min read

    What you can expect to pay, and what drives the price.

    Accountant vs software

    4 min read

    Not either/or — most small companies use both. Here is how to decide the balance.

    Best business account for a new limited company

    6 min read

    Just formed a company? Here is how to pick a business account without overthinking it —…

    Sole trader vs limited company: which is right for you?

    6 min read

    The choice shapes your tax, your paperwork and your personal risk. Here is the honest…

    How to register for VAT (and when you have to)

    5 min read

    VAT registration sounds scarier than it is. Here is who must register, who might choose…

    Business credit card vs charge card: what is the difference?

    4 min read

    They look similar but work differently. Knowing which is which helps you pick the right…

    How to pay yourself from a limited company

    5 min read

    Salary, dividends, or both? Here is how company directors typically take money out — and…

    Business expenses you can claim (allowable expenses)

    5 min read

    Claiming legitimate expenses lowers your tax bill. Here is the principle, the common…

    How to accept card payments as a small business

    5 min read

    Whether you sell in person, online, or both, here is how to start taking card payments —…

    How to improve your business cash flow

    5 min read

    Profit on paper means nothing if the money is not in the bank when bills are due. Here…

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