Elizabeth Hughes

Posts by Elizabeth Hughes

A content writer specialising in business, finance, software, and beyond. I'm a wordsmith with a penchant for puns and making complex subjects accessible.

The 2026 Autumn Budget and Your Business

The 2026 Autumn Budget and Your Business

The 2026 Budget announcement includes measures affecting UK small businesses, sole traders, and limited companies. In this article we summarise they...

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How Do I Hire My First Employee?

How Do I Hire My First Employee?

If you’re at the point where you need a little help with your business, it might be time to recruit your...

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What is a Non-Established Taxable Person for VAT?

What is a Non-Established Taxable Person for VAT?

There are special VAT rules in place for online sellers who are classed as non-established taxable persons (NETPs), and use an...

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Your 2025/26 Self Assessment Deadline: When Is Your Tax Return Due?

Your 2025/26 Self Assessment Deadline: When Is Your Tax Return Due?

You don’t have to wait for the January deadline, and can submit your Self Assessment return as soon as the tax...

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Where Is My Employer PAYE Reference Number?

Where Is My Employer PAYE Reference Number?

An employer PAYE reference number, also known as a PAYE reference or tax reference number, is a unique reference number which...

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Self Assessment for the Self Employed

Self Assessment for the Self Employed

If you earn money from being self-employed then you might need to submit a Self Assessment tax return to tell HMRC...

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UK Tax Rates, Thresholds and Allowances for the Self-Employed

UK Tax Rates, Thresholds and Allowances for the Self-Employed

Read our guide to the current UK tax rates and thresholds affecting sole traders, limited companies, partners and partnerships, employers, and...

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What You Need to Know About Selling on Amazon

What You Need to Know About Selling on Amazon

As one of the biggest online marketplace platforms in the world, Amazon can present a powerful opportunity for ecommerce sellers to...

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Should I Make a Voluntary Registration for VAT?

Should I Make a Voluntary Registration for VAT?

Businesses selling taxable goods and services must register for VAT when their turnover reaches the VAT threshold, but registering voluntarily before...

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How Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Works for Employers

How Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Works for Employers

You’ll normally need to register as an employer for the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) scheme the first time you take...

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Using Debentures To Secure a Company Loan

Using Debentures To Secure a Company Loan

A debenture is a type of loan agreement which is secured against a company’s assets. These are things the company owns,...

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Finding an Alternative to Mazuma Accountants: The Accountancy Partnership

Finding an Alternative to Mazuma Accountants: The Accountancy Partnership

If you’re looking around for an online accountant, then The Accountancy Partnership and Mazuma Accountants are probably both on your radar....

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