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Resource Hub
Welcome to Mazuma’s Small Business Resources hub. Packed full of news, views, reviews and useful stuff about tax, small businesses and navigating HMRC.
Here at Mazuma we understand the daily stresses involved in running a small business. Our hassle-free subscription based accounting services can take one of those stresses off your hands. We help start-ups, sole traders, small businesses, freelancers and Limited companies with all aspects of their accounts and tax. We regularly add in new articles and blogs to this area of our site to ensure you have everything you need to know about running a successful business in the UK, and understanding your tax obligations. Our small business and micro business accountants have a wide range of experiences and qualifications – from Accountancy degrees to the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Many of our staff have been with us for over a decade and are highly experienced experts in their fields.
For anything else, or to get a small dose of the type of advice and support we can give, pick from one of the categories below to see our latest resources.
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Sole Trader Vs Limited Company: What’s The Difference?
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83 Percent of Plumbers to fall foul of new Making Tax Digital Rules
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Moving from a Sole Trader to a Limited Company
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What expenses can I claim as a Ltd Company?
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The ultimate guide to accounting for sole traders
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Ultimate guide to accounting for small businesses
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What Are The 3 Basic Accounting Principles?
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Personal Guarantees: A director’s guide
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Navigating cash flow challenges as a small business
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Autumn Statement November 2023
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How to find a good Accountant
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How to take money out of your Limited Company
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Self Assessment Tax Return Fines
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How to prepare financial forecasts
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Online Accountant Subscription
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Accounting Heroes
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Setting business goals
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What is a balance sheet?
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How to choose a good accountant
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Top tips on starting a new business
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What is a Profit and Loss Account?
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Accountancy for freelancers in journalism
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How to succeed as a small business during a recession
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The benefits of an accounting subscription
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Mini Budget Summary
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How to go Self Employed
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How to do a Self Employed Tax Return
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How much tax does a Limited Company pay?
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When should I become a Limited Company?
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Autumn Budget Summary October 2021
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How to Register for PAYE
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How to Register as Self-Employed: Everything to Know
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Opening a Limited Company Bank Account
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How to Pay Yourself From A Limited Company
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Setting Up Limited Company: What You Need to Know
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What is a sole trader?
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7 Tax Efficiency Tips for Small Businesses
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The new HMRC penalty points system
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7 tax saving tips for small businesses
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Am I paying too much corporation tax?
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Pros and cons of a Sole Trader vs a Limited Company
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Free Tax Return Advice
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Is it safe to go with a cheap accountant in the UK?
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Working from home: what it means for your expenses
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The benefits of registering as a Limited Company
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5 Signs You Have Picked a Bad Accountant
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How to reclaim VAT on business purchases
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Should I lease a car through my limited company or personally?
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