If you work for yourself- as a sole trader, freelancer, landlord, or side hustler- there’s one question that pops up all the time: Can I claim that as a business expense? Some things are obvious. Others? Not so much. Whether you’re buying tools, working from your...
Choosing the right accounting support shouldn’t feel like guesswork. Whether you’re just starting out, growing fast, or stuck juggling spreadsheets, you need a setup that matches where your business is right now—and where it’s heading next. At Buzz...
Just crossed the VAT threshold? Or getting close? If your turnover’s hitting £90k (the updated limit from April 2024), then it’s time to get your head around VAT. It might sound like another layer of hassle—but with the right support, it doesn’t have to be. Here’s a...
Got a small team? Maybe just one or two employees—or a few subcontractors here and there? You might think payroll’s too small to worry about outsourcing. But the truth is, even micro-businesses are realising that running payroll in-house is costing them more time (and...
If you’re running a business, you already know it’s not just about doing the work—it’s about making decisions. When to invest, when to hold back, what’s profitable, what’s dragging you down. But here’s the thing: if you’re making those decisions based on guesswork or...
One of the trickiest parts of running your own business is figuring out how much to pay yourself. It’s not like being on a regular salary where you know what’s coming in each month. Instead, you’ve got to balance keeping the business running smoothly with making sure...
