Small Business Toolbox

Welcome to the Small Business Toolbox! A no-nonsense and completely independent approach to self employment and small business in the UK. Written by the self employed, for the self employed.

Should I set up a business in 2019?

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CURRENT TAX YEAR:
2019/20

TAX RETURN YEAR:
2018/19

TAX RETURN & TAX DUE:
31 Jan 2020

Running a small business can be one of the most exciting experiences of your life. It all starts with being self employed and this site is here to keep you company on your self-made journey.

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19th June 201919th June 2019

A Very Simple History of Brexit in the UK

I’m not going to get in to the politics of Brexit – far too busy for that. Like it or not though this is history in the making and it’s very likely to have an impact on your small business. I thought it would be interesting to put together a consolidated timeline of events. An …

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27th May 201928th May 2019

Is a Tide business account right for me?

As a small business owner one of the first things you need to sort out is a bank account. With Tide this couldn’t be easier. You can literally have an account up and running in under 5 minutes. But accounts such as this aren’t for everyone. Let’s have a look at some of the pros …

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6th April 201926th April 2019

UK self employed tax rates 2019/20 – at a glance!

The 2019/20 tax year in the UK runs from 6th April 2019 to 5th April 2020. Tax returns for this tax year are generally due by 31st January 2021. Here are some of the most common at-a-glance figures you might find useful for the next tax year.

CURRENT TAX YEAR: 2019/20

TAX RETURN YEAR: 2018/19

TAX RETURN & TAX DUE: 31 Jan 2020

CURRENT TAX YEAR:
2019/20

TAX RETURN YEAR:
2018/19

TAX RETURN & TAX DUE:
31 Jan 2020