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How do I start a career in Accountancy?

Many people often ask us at PPF how we started our career and studying in bookkeeping or accountancy. Maybe you have asked this very question yourself! If you are anything like me, it took a long time to decide what career I wanted to get into, and for me it meant completely changing my career. […]

Increase to National Minimum Wage & National Living Wage for 24/25

Under the minimum wage legislation, workers must be paid at least the statutory minimum wage for their age. There are two types of minimum wage, the National Living Wage (NLW) and the National Minimum Wage (NMW). The NLW & NMW increase on April 1st each year. National Living Wage (NLW) The NLW is a higher […]

Your Tax Return – What will you owe?

For way too many business owners, their biggest stressor is, of course, tax. Or, more specifically, feeling completely in the dark about what they will owe.   Even the most prepared business owners often come to us, devastated that they saved for their tax bill all throughout the year, only to find the number on […]

Why you should consider payrolling benefits in kind

If you provide staff with benefits in kind, such as company cars, medical insurance etc., you must report these annually to HMRC using forms P11D and P11d(b).  There’s another way to report benefits in kind – this is taxing them monthly through payroll instead. It’s called payrolling benefits in kind. Here are the main advantages […]

How I run a burnout-free business – Guest Blog by Anna, Studio Gently

The first year of my business was, I think it’s fair to say, a bit of a disaster! Those early months as a brand photographer were idyllic. I was supporting myself, busy with client work, and giving it my all. I was happy to work long days and weekends and had no idea burnout was […]

What is the Trading Allowance?

In the labyrinth of tax regulations, the trading allowance emerges as a beacon of simplicity for small business owners and side-hustle enthusiasts. Let’s look at this provision and see how it can benefit you.   So what is the Trading Allowance? Think of the trading allowance as a tax-free threshold. Launched in April 2017, it […]

London Marathon 2024 here I come!!

On Sunday 21st April my husband, James, and I will be taking part in this year’s London Marathon as part of Team Refuge – eek!! (I would say we’re running the marathon – but let’s be honest, I’m not a runner and there’s no way I will be running the whole 26.2 miles.  So lets […]

Does Selling on Vinted, eBay, or other online platforms mean I owe taxes?

In the ever-evolving world of online marketplaces, the recent HMRC reporting rules have sparked a wave of confusion. Let’s dissect these changes, especially for selling on platforms like Vinted and eBay, and what they truly mean for you as a seller.   Contrary to widespread concern, the new HMRC rules target the platforms, not the […]

Want a practical plan to achieve your financial goals? Try bottom-up budgeting.

What kind of feelings does the word ‘budget’ bring about? Control? Limitation? Responsibility?  It might not seem like a sexy word or concept. But getting a solid, dependable budget in place is actually a fundamental step to designing your dream life.  Especially if you currently:  Don’t feel in control of your business finances. Need to […]

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