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	How do I complete my self assessment tax return?

How do I complete my self assessment tax return?

The main thing to remember about the self assessment tax return is the deadlines – October 31 for paper, January 31 for online.  

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VAT's the way to do it

VAT's the way to do it

If you are running your own business, you need to be aware of new regulations regarding VAT. Emily Coltman ACA, Chief Accountant to FreeAgent, gives an introductory guide to VAT for beginners.

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A gap in the market

A gap in the market

Amanda Peffer talks to Workingmums.co.uk about setting up her business, Blade & Rose, selling baby and toddler leggings.…

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Windows of Opportunity - free events for business start-ups

Windows of Opportunity are FREE events providing a fresh perspective on raising and investing money, led by original Dragon’s Den investor Doug Richard. They explore: - New ways to raise money without banks - What type of money your business needs - New investment opportunities for both the new and the established investor The most important government tax scheme: Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme, which offers tax breaks for investors in small start-up businesses New or established investors and young, small businesses can all come to one of these FREE seminars: - Nottingham: Thursday 11th October - Sheffield: Friday 12th October - Leeds: Tuesday 16th October - Newcastle: Wednesday 17th October - Plymouth: Wednesday 24th October - Bristol: Thursday 25th October - Manchester: Friday 26th October - London: Wednesday 14th November - Portsmouth: Tuesday 27th November To register for a free place visit www.schoolforstartups.co.uk/woo. More information on Twitter: @S4S E-mail: contact@schoolforstartups.co.uk Telephone: 0207 759 1899.

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Building a business

Building a business

Griselda K. Togobo used to be a management consultant for Deloitte and Touche. Then she set up her own business and is now advising other women on how to start and build theirs. Meet Workingmums.co.uk's new business expert.…

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Five simple ways to use Pinterest to grow your business

Five simple ways to use Pinterest to grow your business

Katie Rishi gives some advice on how to use Pinterest to grow your business.…

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Get your business ready for the Autumn

Get your business ready for the Autumn

Accountant Emily Coltman from FreeAgent.com gives some advice on how to prepare your business for the Autumn.…

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How to plan your business

How to plan your business

Anyone who has watched Dragon's Den knows how important a company's business plan is to whether people will invest in its future. Paul Hetherington has been running his own business consultancy for 23 years and has just written a book which talks about the importance of business planning on a continuous basis not just so that you and your staff know where your business is going but so that you can get funders to invest in it.…

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