Do you know your own credit score?
As costs increase, inflation remains unsteady and economic uncertainty still feels top-of-mind, it’s never been more essential that businesses use their smartest tactics. When it comes to maintaining business control, obtaining the best terms from suppliers and lenders is one...
Funding in critical times
Businesses need finance for a variety of different reasons. Yet, what stays constant is that when businesses access the right funding, they can say ‘yes’ more to their next project, goal and growth plan. The economic environment remains challenging for...
Trade insurance – what is it and should you consider it?
Running a trade business can be extremely rewarding, but it also comes with its own set of challenges and risks. Trade insurance can help protect against unexpected loss, damage or injury, and the financial impact that this can have on...
Why every business should prepare for cyber risks
If you are a digital business – one with systems, networks or data – you will encounter cyber risks. When you think of cyber risks, you’ll probably think of big corporates or tech companies being hacked for their customers’ sensitive...
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) FAQs
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) is coming, and Clear Books is here to help you prepare for the changes. If your business is VAT registered, you will already be familiar with MTD, the government’s initiative...
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment – how it affects landlords
Making Tax Digital (MTD), the Government’s initiative to digitise tax and record keeping, is extending to Income Tax from April 2024. For many, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) will be the first time that they...
Open Banking – what is it and how does it work?
As a small business owner, you know by now that cash is king! Getting a good grip on your cash flow is so important for small businesses owners and freelancers, because the survival of your business depends on it. With...
Employee vs Contractor – understanding what’s right for your business
Expanding your business is an exciting step for any entrepreneur. But there’s a lot to think about, and how you choose to expand your team will have a huge impact on your business. You know you need more people, but...
Clear Books users can track their business credit score with Capitalise for Business
We're pleased to announce that we have partnered with Capitalise to provide Capitalise for Business for Clear Books users, allowing them to track their business credit score and access better fit funding from over 100 lenders. Powered by Experian, Capitalise...
How to breathe new life into your marketing plan
Putting together a marketing plan is such an important step for a small business owner. But unlike a lot of other tasks that are completed once they’re ticked off, a marketing plan requires a little bit more TLC to ensure...
