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How to become an Amazon seller
Thinking about setting up a small business on Amazon? As the world’s leading internet company by revenue, selling on the platform can prove to be a lucrative business, so long as you know the tricks and master the tools – and we’re here to help with that. This guide contains all the information you need […]
What insurance does my small business need?
The world of small business insurance can seem like a minefield and we’re here to help. In this guide, you’ll learn about the different types of insurance you need to consider and why they are important, including: Employers’ liability insurance Public liability insurance Personal accident insurance Professional indemnity insurance Business buildings, contents and stock insurance […]
Press release: Countingup closes £9.1 million Series A investment
The business account that simplifies bookkeeping for the self-employed has attracted global interest; Framework Venture Partners is leading the round, joined by Gresham House Ventures and Sage. Countingup, the business current account with built-in accounting software, today announced the close of a £9.1 million Series A investment round, led by Framework Venture Partners and joined […]
How to invoice clients with the Countingup app
Say goodbye to manually creating your own invoices. The Countingup app will do it for you! In this guide, you’ll learn how to: Create an invoice with Countingup Add a logo to your invoice templates Match a payment to an invoice Duplicate an invoice Change an invoice’s due date How to create an invoice 1. […]
Say goodbye to re-authorisation requests
Requesting re-authorisation is a time drain that practices certainly could do without. Start gaining the time back by inviting your self-employed clients to Countingup, the business account with inbuilt accounting software. It creates a single ledger for your client’s financial data and gives you access to their real-time bookkeeping data – meaning zero chance of […]
The ultimate MTD Income Tax guide for sole traders
If you are a contractor, self-employed or running your own limited company, MTD, short for ‘Making Tax Digital’ is going to become more and more important in the coming months. In this article, you’ll learn what it is, how it will affect you and how to register for MTD. What is MTD? MTD is HMRC’s […]
How to register as a sole trader
All you need to know before setting up as a sole trader Running a small business and considering whether to register as a sole trader? In this article, you’ll find everything you need to know about setting up as a sole trader, including the pros and cons, costs and more. Sole trader definition Sole traders […]
Do I need an accountant for my limited company?
If you are a director of a limited company you are not legally required to appoint an accountant. However, there are many benefits to doing so. In this article, you will learn how an accountant can help improve your business, what accountants don’t do, costs, and how to choose the right one. Let’s start with […]
5 reasons why you need to separate business from personal expenses
Getting organised when it comes to your finances is an important part of running a successful business. However, many self-employed small business owners fall into the trap of using one current account, which means that their personal and business expenses are mixed in together. Although you are not legally required to open a separate business […]