The life of a developer isn’t known for being easy — but if you’ve picked this career path, you likely love a challenge. So isn’t it a relief to know that, in spite of how confusing coding can be, you know that software development is one of the most in-demand industries globally?

Careers in writing have an easy transition into the world of freelancing. Afterall, who doesn’t want more freedom over writing assignments, more control over your daily routine and work habits, to be your own boss? 

Are you a marketer and thinking of becoming a freelance marketing consultant? We have the lowdown on what you need to do when starting up your business.

It is perhaps every foodie’s dream to own a restaurant. It allows you the freedom to be your own boss, hire and lead your own team, and enjoy your passion for food and people. Owning a restaurant is a lot of work and the hours can be long, but for many people....

Rachel and Neil from The Vurger Co discuss how they opened up the successful plant-based restaurant chain, with a recent expansion to Canary Wharf.

You may have heard a lot about digital tax recently, as the government’s ‘Making Tax Digital’ (MTD) initiative ramped up at the start of the new financial year. Eventually, business owners across the UK will be affected by MTD but many are still unsure about what digital tax really means and how it will affect […]

We’re often told to ‘follow your passion’ and ‘chase your dreams’, but how many of us are surrounded by doubt when it comes to running a business? Spoiler – a lot! Chloe Salmons, founder of Glam By Coco, felt the same. But she decided to go for it anyway. Here we chat to her about […]

We asked our friends over at FreeAgent seven common(ish) questions about the Limited by Guarantee (LBG) company structure – a structure commonly favoured by charities. Take a look, and remember to get in touch if you’re interested in incorporating your own LBG company.

So you’ve started a new business. Great! Now it’s time to learn about what taxes you must pay and when you must file your returns or you could face penalties, surcharges and interest payments. Please note that this information applies to Limited Companies, not to sole traders.

You may know your hydrangeas from your hollyhocks, but how clued up are you on the different company structures open to professional gardeners? If your gardening business is going to flourish, you’ll need to pick the best setup for you, and meet all the business and legal requirements that come with it.