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At WordPress.com, we’re always striving to make your web management experience as seamless as possible. Our latest update marks another significant step in that direction. Today, we’re happy to share a new unified dashboard where you can manage and view your sites and domains. Whether you’re a blogger, a small…
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…
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…
Reading Time: 5 minutes When considering the question, “What is a good current ratio?” it is crucial to recognize that it acts as a fuel gauge, indicating sufficient resources to cover financial obligations. In this blog post, we will cover the following: What is a Current Ratio How to Calculate…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
Reading Time: 6 minutes “Winter is coming!” warned Ned Stark on Game of Thrones. But for businesses, winter translates to variable expenses incurred when least expected. But hey, that’s why we learn to adapt, right? One of the most challenging aspects of financial management is dealing with expenses that change…