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Practical guides on UK tax, bookkeeping, and running a small business. Written by an AAT licensed bookkeeper and accountant, not a content farm.

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Sole trader vs Limited Company: when does switching actually save you money in 2026?

The crossover point isn't where most online calculators say it is. The actual maths once you factor in dividend tax, NI, accounting costs and the admin overhead, with worked examples for £40k, £70k and £100k profit.

14 min read Limited companies Updated April 2026
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Tax & HMRC

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: what sole traders need to do before April 2026

The MTD ITSA rollout starts properly next April for anyone earning over £50,000. Exactly what changes, what software you'll need, and how to prepare without the panic.

9 min read April 12, 2026
VAT

VAT registration for UK service businesses: the £90,000 threshold explained properly

The threshold rose to £90k in April 2024, but the rolling 12-month rule still trips people up. How it actually works, when to register voluntarily, and the schemes worth using.

11 min read April 5, 2026
Bookkeeping

How to choose a bookkeeper: the 7 questions that actually matter

Most bookkeeper checklists are written by bookkeepers selling themselves. What to actually ask, what good answers sound like, and the red flags worth walking away from.

7 min read March 28, 2026
Bookkeeping

Switching accountants: the painless 4-week handover (and why most people leave it too late)

If your current accountant goes quiet for weeks at a time, you don't have to wait for year-end. The clean way to switch, what authorisation paperwork is involved, and when to make the move.

6 min read March 21, 2026
E-commerce

Bookkeeping for e-commerce: Shopify, Amazon, Etsy and the multi-channel mess

Multi-channel sellers struggle with the same five problems. How I set up bookkeeping for an automotive parts business doing £40k a month across three platforms.

10 min read March 14, 2026
Software

Xero vs QuickBooks vs FreeAgent: which fits which type of UK business

An honest comparison from someone who uses all three. No affiliate links, no sponsored angles. Which suits sole traders, which suits Ltd companies, and which is genuinely worth the extra cost.

12 min read March 7, 2026