Fixed vs Variable Expenses: Balancing Your Budget

Reading Time: 4 minutes Do you ever find yourself wondering where all your income goes? If budgeting is an impossible puzzle, understanding the difference between fixed and variable expenses is a crucial first step toward financial control. In this blog post, we discuss fixed vs variable expenses and provide practical…

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What is Self Assessment?

Reading Time: 3 minutes HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) employs a system known as Self Assessment for Income Tax collection. While taxes are usually deducted automatically from wages and pensions, individuals with income from other sources must declare it by completing a tax return. Additional income, such as rental earnings,…

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What is a VAT Number?

Reading Time: 4 minutes A VAT number is like a special identification tag for businesses that sell taxable goods and services. It’s a nine-digit code issued by the HMRC with the prefix ‘GB’ in England, Scotland and Wales that lets you add a tax to prices of items or services,…

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How to Find Investors for Your Small Business

Reading Time: 8 minutes You know your business has growth potential, but turning that potential into reality often requires your knowledge of “how to find investors.” Building a successful business takes more than just a great idea. Sometimes, you need funding to fuel growth, expansion, and innovation. For a business…

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What is an Invoice: How and When to Send One

Reading Time: 9 minutes “What is an invoice?” is a common question many business professionals consider general knowledge. However, 18,000+ monthly searches suggest it may not be a basic question as assumed. Understanding how invoicing works is essential for individuals offering services or selling products to customers. It is a…

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How to Start a Business in Tennessee

Reading Time: 8 minutes Setting sail on the entrepreneurial journey to start a business in Tennessee presents loads of opportunities, ranging from the vibrant urban hustle of Nashville to the natural settings of Chattanooga. Known for its business-friendly environment and thriving economic sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and entertainment, the Volunteer State, as…

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What is a tax return for Small Businesses and Freelancers?

Reading Time: 11 minutes Many small business owners in the U.S. would agree that the financial side of things can be a bit taxing. But here’s one thing you can’t avoid: the annual tax return. It’s more than just a task to check off your list—it’s your official declaration of…

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OW2 15 anniversary

This year the OW2 Consortium reaches the exciting milestone of 15 years of activity. The celebrations OW2 15 anniversary will take place concurrently with the Cloud data center + Infra Symposium. The event will take place in Paris on June 29 and 30 with more than 120 Experts and 3,500…

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