Dora Ngoma

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

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Receipts from McDonald's, grocery and pet stores marked as disallowed business expenses in the UK.

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.

Top Ways to Legally Pay Less on Your Self-Assessment Tax Bill

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A Business owner reviewing receipts and tax documents, calculating how to reduce their Self-Assessment bill

No one wants to pay more tax than they have to. These 8 tips will help you reduce your Self-Assessment tax bill legally — and keep more of your hard-earned cash.

Engaging With the Next Generation at a School Careers Day

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A careers day speaker presenting to students at Adeyfield Academy, with a Grace Certified Accountants slide on screen

How do we prepare the next generation for self-employment and business ownership? I spoke to sixth formers about entrepreneurship, tax, and choosing the right Accountant.

It Takes a Village to Raise a Child — But What About a Business?

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A baby sitting on her great-grandmother’s lap, surrounded by her grandmother, mother, and great-aunt — four generations of strong Zambian women

Running a business can feel lonely — but it shouldn’t be. Just like raising a child takes a village, building a successful business takes a strong support network. Here’s why you need one, and who should be in yours