Helpful resources to guide your business.

Whether you’re selling handmade candles at weekend craft fairs, running a popular Etsy store, selling vintage finds on Vinted, or styling hair for special events, side hustles are on the rise - and for good reason. In this guide, we break down exactly what you need to know if you’re earning income on the side.

If you're in self-assessment, self-employed or running a small business, you might have noticed that HMRC refunds are taking far longer than they used to. And we’renot just talking a few weeks’ delay, in some cases repayments are dragging out for up to 18 months.So, what’s really going on?

What Making Tax Digital means to you and how we can help - Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a government initiative designed to modernise the UK tax system. It requires businesses and landlords to keep digital records and submit their tax information using MTD-compatible software. This change aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of tax reporting, making compliance easier and reducing errors.

Whether you’re self-employed, run a small business, or just dread tax season, chances are you’ve had a few unfiltered questions for HMRC. The kind you shout at your laptop, but never quite ask out loud.We’ve rounded up 5 of the most common (and honest) questions our clients ask us — and answered them factually, clearly, and with zero jargon.

Running a small business in the UK is already a balancing act - add seasonal or temporary staff into the mix, and the complexity can increase significantly. Whether you're gearing up for a busy summer period, festive retail rush, or a one-off event, hiring temporary workers requires a strong handle on payroll, legal obligations, and cost management.

As a small business owner or self-employed professional, you're already wearing many hats - marketing, sales, customer service, and more. When it comes to your finances, though, it's essential to have the right support in place. One of the most common questions we hear at Bernard Rogers& Co is: ‍“What’s the difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant…and which one do I need?”

Education deductions explained: what you can and cannot claim to enhance your tax savings - If you're self-employed or running a small business, chances are you've spent time (and money) on developing your skills. Whether it's a course, a certification, or an industry seminar; professional development is a valuable investment in the future of your business. But did you know that in many cases, these expenses can be claimed against your tax?

Behind every smooth-running client account is a hardworking team member ensuring the details are spot on, and today, we’re catching up with one of them.

A practical guide to childcare benefits for working parents

Inside Vs Outside - What you need to know. A practical guide to IR35 for contractors and freelancers

As a medical professional, you’re probably already paying various professional fees. But did you know that these payments...

If you earn more than £100k, you can lose access to tax free childcare and free childcare hours.

What’s an EMI scheme? There are over 15,000 companies in the UK using EMI options and it’s easy to see why.

Many businesses debate whether to run their payroll in-house or whether to outsource it to an accountant.

Whether you’re an individual or a company, donating to a charitable cause is a great thing to do if you’re in a position to do...

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS), and Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs)...