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The My Bookkeeping Online blog is written by founder, Tim Haggard. Topics range from VAT, working from home, funding, bookkeeping and employment, but are mainly focused on small businesses. The blog aims to talk about the issues small business owners face in specific industries. Do get in touch if you'd like Tim's opinion on your query.

Blog posts for home tag:

Reclaiming Costs for Running your Business from Home

09/04/10 (2:07 p.m.)

If you run your business from home, you are able to claim a reasonable proportion of your home costs as an expense for tax purposes. There are two elements to this: 1. The types of expense you can reclaim 2. How to calculate the proportion Every accountant is likely to have their own view, but here is mine...

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Categories:Running a Business from Home
Tags:Expenses, business, home

Steps to Setting up a Business at Home: Regulatory

02/11/09 (6 a.m.)

My first blog post on setting up a business at home proved popular - I thought I would follow it up with some tips on the regulatory side to working from home. Firstly, decide whether to trade as a sole trader or to set up a Limited Company...

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Categories:Small Business Help, Start ups, Working From Home
Tags:business, home, regulatory

Steps to Setting up a Business at Home: Commercial

26/10/09 (1:40 p.m.)

1. Think of a business name. If you need them, make sure that a suitable domain name is available (for emails and website). If you are struggling to find a name, think about using your own name – credibility is essential and your willingness to use your name will reassure potential customers. Alternatively, stick with the simplest explanation of your business that you can find. “My Bookkeeping Online” is a good example of this.

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Categories:Bookkeeping, Employees, Expenses, Financial, Marketing, Running a Business from Home, Small Business Help, Start ups, Working From Home
Tags:business, home, commercial