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The new payslip design is live
And we’d love to know what you think. Read more
Energy bills crisis: support announced for businesses
The government has announced that financial support will be offered to businesses in England, Scotlan... Read more
How to do a competitor analysis for your small business
In this article, we outline a step-by-step process for completing a competitor analysis for your smal... Read more
How to create customer profiles for your small business
Creating customer profiles can help you maximise your marketing budget and keep your customers happy.... Read more
Coming soon: a redesigned payslip
We’re rolling out a brand new payslip design in the next few weeks. Read more
How to measure the performance of your small business
Ways to measure and improve the performance of your business - from financial metrics to customer sat... Read more
Tax on rental income: what landlords need to know
In this article, we explain when you’ll need to pay tax and National Insurance on the income you make... Read more
Do landlords need insurance?
If you earn income from property, there are many compelling reasons to consider landlord insurance. Read more
What safety certificates do landlords need to have?
Landlords are legally bound to keep their property safe. Here are some of the safety certificates you... Read more
A tasty selection of mobile app updates
We’ve just released a number of time-saving updates to the FreeAgent mobile app. Read more
Cash basis accounting support is now live
You now have the option for your accounts to be calculated using cash basis accounting in FreeAgent. Read more
Multi-category bills are now live
We’ve updated how you create and reconcile bill payments in FreeAgent. Read more
Squeeze more out of your summer (and your business)
How to break free from your office this summer while still keeping tabs on your business. Read more
3 time-saving tweaks to Banking
A smattering of small but handy Banking updates. Read more
The lowdown on HMRC’s penalty system for MTD for VAT
With MTD for VAT now in effect for all VAT-registered businesses, we explain HMRC’s penalty system an... Read more
4 ways that FreeAgent could help you get paid today
From automated late payment reminders to handy online integrations, FreeAgent is packed with features... Read more
5 business expenses you might not know may be allowable for tax relief
Learn more about the expenses that may be allowable for tax relief for small businesses. Read more
Tips for managing your business’s cashflow
With the ‘cost of doing business’ soaring due to record levels of inflation, here are some tips to he... Read more
Self Assessment filing for 2021/22 is live
Great news - you can now file your 2021/22 tax return directly to HMRC through FreeAgent. Read more
Energy saving tips for small businesses
If you’re feeling the squeeze as energy bills continue to rise, check out our top tips on how small b... Read more
New to the Performance Benchmarking report: similar businesses
If enough ‘similar businesses’ have opted in, you can now see how you measure up to them. Read more
5 reasons why receipt scanning is super satisfying
From improved security to easier accounting, receipt scanning apps can bring a whole host of benefits... Read more
What’s changing for small businesses in the 2022/23 tax year?
A rundown of the changes to tax rates, rules and thresholds that will affect small businesses in the ... Read more
MTD for VAT rules will apply to all VAT-registered businesses from Friday 1st April
From Friday 1st April 2022, all VAT-registered businesses will be required to follow MTD for VAT rules. Read more
Spring Statement 2022: the lowdown for small businesses
A roundup of the main points affecting small businesses in the Chancellor's 2022 Spring Statement. Read more
How to find a business mentor
You don’t have to go it alone. Find the right business mentor to help you ensure your business flouri... Read more
How to do market research when starting a business
Doing some basic analysis can help you feel confident that your business will succeed. Here are five ... Read more
How to come up with a name for your business
Finding a name that’s unique, catchy and reflects what your business does can be easier said than don... Read more
How to build an email list for your small business
Building a list of customers who have given you permission to send them emails can help to raise awar... Read more
Introducing the Performance Benchmarking report
We've just launched a new tool to help you get more insight into your business performance. Read more