Article Contributed by Bill Hazelton It takes a lot of guts to run a small business these days. You need to be your own boss, your own IT team, your own cleaning crew and, most importantly, your own accountant. Typically, money is always tight in the first year (or few years for some), and things [...]

Changes to child benefit payments for thousands of higher rate tax payers come in to effect in April 2013. Here’s how to keep your tax-free child benefit if you’re a higher rate taxpayer. If you are a higher rate taxpayer that currently receives child benefit payments you could lose thousands of pounds a year when [...]

With the deadline for filing fast approaching, we felt it’d be useful to establish a list of tax tips and reminders for home-based businesses. In particular, those who started their businesses in 2011 have much to learn when it comes to the ins and outs of dealing with the IRS. Using your home as the [...]

As an entrepreneur it can be all too easy to focus on making money and re-investing in your business, and neglect the prudent measure of developing some savings. Saving accounts can be an essential back up when you experience cash flow problems, a challenge that your business will inevitably face at some point. If you [...]

Business.com: Choosing the right business structure when starting a new business can be a confusing process. You will find that there are many structures to choose from when it comes to starting a company. At Business.com we strive to provide business owners with the information they need to make informed decisions for their business. This [...]