Business Basics / Running a business is exciting - but challenging! We've pulled together some guides to help you through it.
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A guide to purchase orders
What is a purchase order, what information do you need to include, and what's the difference between a purchase order & an invoice? Our guide covers it.
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How to get unpaid invoices paid
Unpaid invoices can be stressful, but unfortunately not uncommon. Waiting on an overdue invoice? Here’s the steps you can take to get it paid.
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What is an Invoice? How to write an invoice and what information is required
What is an invoice, how do you create one, and what information needs to be included? Our guide will help you make sense of it all.
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Gross profit, net profit & profit margins: what are they, how to calculate them and what's a good one
What is gross profit? Net profit? Profit Margins? This guide explains what they are, how to calculate them and what they can tell you about your business.
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Everything you need to know about Making Tax Digital
We've teamed up with our friends at Xero to share everything you need to know before 1 April's Making Tax Digital deadline 🧾
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Why getting paid on time really, really matters
Having to chase payments costs you more than just the money you're missing out on, it's extra work that takes up more time and causes extra stress.
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Seven steps to validate your business idea
So you've got a business idea. But does it actually hold water? Here's some ways to put it to the test!
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Thinking about outsourcing parts of your business? Here’s what you need to know.
There comes a stage for every business where outsourcing some functions makes sense. Check out our tips on how and what to outsource.
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Make your side hustle your main hustle: what you need to get started
Thinking of turning your side hustle into your main job? Here are some things to think about when it comes to taking your passion project full-time.
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Self-employed? Here are the basics you should know about tax
When you’re self-employed, getting on top of your taxes is really important, and they can be pretty stressful if you leave them to the last minute. So the team at TaxScouts have come up with a few tips to help you stay on top of it!
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How accounting can help your business grow
A lot of businesses think of accounting as something they have to do, rather than something they want to do. But done right, accounting can help your business grow - here's how.
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Accounting basics that every small business needs to get right
Healthy accounting and bookkeeping habits will help things run smoothly. You’ll be able to see how finances are going – and make tax season much less of a stress. The team at Xero accounting software explain what you need to keep an eye on, and why.
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Startup accounting: what to do in your first weeks of business
So you’ve started a business? Nice, now you get to do accounting. Lucky you! Here's what you need to think about in your first few weeks.