Software can be expensive if you’re running a small business from home.
A good example is Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook (and sometimes a few other programs thrown in).  Bought from the Microsfot Office website, the Home and Student version of Office 2007 costs £99.99, but you cannot use it in ‘business situations’. The [...]

When I started out as a freelance trainer almost ten years ago I knew I needed help filling out my self assessment form and making sure my books were kept properly. But I was apprehensive about hiring an accountant because I’d never done this before. I didn’t really know what an accountant should do or [...]

Lovemoney.com has a handy article for keeping your finances in order if you’re self employed, including registering, paying your own tax and national insurance and managing your tax bill.  . Take a look here.