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15 March 2023
Spring Budget 2023: the lowdown for small businesses A roundup of the main points affecting small businesses in the Chancellor's latest Budget.
Costs are rising but we've got you covered
If cashflow's feeling tight and you're having a few sleepless nights, try taking a look through our helpful content for some ideas, advice and guidance on how your business can not just survive but thrive in lean times.
How FreeAgent can help
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The latest news on the cost of living
Find out about changes to government policy and the support available for businesses.
10 January 2023
Energy bills support for businesses to be reduced The government has announced details of the new Energy Bills Discount Scheme for businesses, which will take effect from April 2023.
18 November 2022
Autumn Statement 2022: the lowdown for small businesses A roundup of the main points affecting small businesses in the Chancellor's 2022 Autumn Statement.
Guides to help your business deal with the cost of living
Helping your business perform well
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9 inexpensive marketing ideas for your small business Marketing is crucial if you want to reach new customers and grow your small business - but it doesn't have to break the bank.
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How to make a cashflow forecast Download our cashflow forecast template and walk through our guide for creating the perfect forecast to get back in control of your businesses finances.
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Customer concentration: everything you need to know Find out what customer concentration is, what the risks are and how you can address high customer concentration in your business.
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How to grow your business Wondering where to take your business next? Our guide to strategies for growth will show you how to turn a small business into a big one.
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5 types of late-paying customers (and how to deal with them) Find out how to work with five types of late-paying customers when it comes to getting your outstanding invoices paid.
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Dealing with late payment of invoices 4 hassle-free tips for dealing with late payment of invoices
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5 excuses for late payment (and how to defeat them) From the dog eating the invoice to radio silence, some clients will have any excuse for paying you late. Learn about 5 common excuses and how defeat them.
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5 simple ways to help your clients pay you on time Struggling to get your clients to pay you promptly? FreeAgent has five battle-tested tips to speed up the process of getting paid.
Understanding which expenses you can claim
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Business entertaining expenses - what can you claim? Find out what you can and can't claim in expenses for business entertaining in this guide from our Chief Accountant Emily Coltman including rules around VAT.
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Working from home? Learn what expenses you can claim if you use it for business Are you one of the many self-employed people carrying out work from home? This guide will enable you to accurately claim for the business use of your home.
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Claiming expenses for the cost of food and drink When you can claim tax relief on the cost of your food and drink when you're travelling for business.
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6 things you need to know about work clothing expenses From uniforms to protective clothing, FreeAgent Chief Accountant Emily Coltman has some handy tips about claiming clothing expenses for your business.
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Tax benefits for sole traders working from home Are there any tax reliefs available when you work all, or part of your time, at home? The answer is yes! Find out what are they and how you can claim them.
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A simple guide to claiming tax relief on animal care If your business involves caring for an animal you may be able to claim back some of the costs. Find out what relief you can claim with our simple guide.
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Motor expenses for sole traders and partnerships Find out how to claim costs for using your own car for business travel and reduce your tax bill in this handy guide for sole traders and partners.
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How to navigate employee travel expenses The distinction between when an employee's journey is 'business' and when it's 'private' can get incredibly blurred. This article will clear things up for you.
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Travel and accommodation expenses for the self employed Are you self-employed and regularly travelling for your business? Here's a guide to the travel and accommodation expenses you should be claiming.
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A simple guide to expenses for the self employed If you're self employed and unsure about what you can and can't claim as expenses, we're here to help. Learn more with FreeAgent's simple guide.
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Infographic: How do I calculate my working from home expenses? For sole traders How do I calculate my working from home expenses? This infographic takes you through how to calculate your business use of home expenses if you''re a sole trader.
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6 essential tips for managing your day-to-day expenses Do you have questions about claiming employee expenses? Find the answers you're looking for with FreeAgent's handy guide to employee business expenses.
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The essential guide to claiming employee expenses Do you have questions about claiming employee expenses? Find the answers you're looking for with FreeAgent's handy guide to employee business expenses.
Knowing what support is available
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Navigating grants for startups and small businesses Find out where you can apply for grant funding for your startup or small business, and learn about the application process.
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Guide to sick pay for self-employed business owners This guide highlights the sick-pay you can claim from the government when you're self-employed and unable to work because of illness.
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Maternity pay for self-employed mums Do you have questions about claiming employee expenses? Find the answers you're looking for with FreeAgent's handy guide to employee business expenses.
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Alternative funding for small businesses in the UK Looking to grow your business without relying on a bank loan? FreeAgent's guide to alternative funding for small businesses is here to help.
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How to get a mortgage when you're self-employed Looking for a self-employed mortgage? Find out everything you need to know with FreeAgent's essential guide to mortgages for the self employed.
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Everything you need to know about pensions when you're self-employed Perplexed by pensions? Our handy guide for the self-employed will help you sort out your pension worries in six easy steps.
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Does your small business need insurance? Business insurance can offer valuable peace of mind by reassuring you that you'll be covered if the worst happens - and you may be required by law to have certain policies in place.
Events and videos
Watch our recent webinars and videos for tips on managing your cashflow and getting to grips with cashflow planning.
Take control of your cashflow
In this webinar, our Chief Accountant, Emily Coltman FCA, talked through how to implement effective cashflow strategies for your business in a challenging economic climate.
Getting to grips with cashflow planning
In this Facebook Q&A session, our Chief Accountant, Emily Coltman FCA, answered questions from small business owners about cashflow planning and how FreeAgent can help.
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