It is a known fact that the majority of self-employed individuals tend to look after their own books before handing them over to their accountant. They feel this saves on valuable funds, but is it really worth the extra time spent at your desk when you could be out securing more clients? For some, their expertise is so far removed from bookkeeping that even the thought of spreadsheets fills them with dread. Bookkeeping is a crucial part of your business and needs to be carr

Information supplied by www.gov.uk Key facts - who can claim The Employment Allowance is available from 6 April 2014. If you are eligible you can reduce your employer Class 1 NICs by up to £2,000 each tax year. You can claim the Employment Allowance if you are a business or charity (including Community Amateur Sports Clubs) that pays employer Class 1 NICs on your employees’ or directors’ earnings. If your company belongs to a group of companies or your charity is part of a ch