Financial Habits That Hold Back Small Business Owners – And How to Fix Them

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Are bad money habits holding back your business? From mixing finances to poor record-keeping, discover the most common financial mistakes small business owners make — and the practical steps you can take to fix them.

How Do You Pay Yourself When Your Business Is a Limited Company?

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Running a UK limited company? Discover how to pay yourself legally and tax-efficiently in 2025 — from salaries and dividends to director’s loans and expenses.

Top 5 Tax Mistakes UK Business Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)

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Avoid these 5 common tax mistakes UK business owners make. Learn how to stay compliant, save money, and avoid HMRC penalties in this quick guide.

Not an Expense: Common Things Self-Employed People Try to Claim (That HMRC Will Reject)

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Think you can claim McDonald’s, pet food, or your weekly shop as a business expense? HMRC says otherwise. Here’s what self-employed people get wrong — and what you really can’t claim.

Can Landlords Still Claim Mortgage Interest? Section 24 Explained (2025 Guide)

Section 24 Mortgage Interest – UK Landlord Tax Guide 2025

Section 24 has changed how landlords claim mortgage interest. Learn how the 20% tax credit works, why your taxable profits look higher and what you can still claim in 2025.

Claiming Expenses When You’re Self-Employed — Your Fun Guide to Keeping More Cash

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If you’re self-employed, claiming allowable expenses is essential for reducing your tax bill. This simple guide explains what you can and can’t claim — in plain English.