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Reselling goods expenses
Details of some allowable business expenses self-employed persons can claim for when reselling goods.
How to claim business expenses
How to keep on top of your business records in order to claim your business allowable expenses with HMRC.
Staff expenses
The types of allowable business expenses which you can claim for staff, and what you can't claim for.
Car, van and travel expenses
What you can claim as business expenses for your company car, van and travel expenses and what you can’t claim for.
Office, property and equipment expenses
How to claim business expenses for your office, property and equipment and an overview of eligible items.
Clothing expenses
What clothing items are classed as allowable business expenses that you can claim as expenses for your business.
Expenses if you're self-employed
An overview of the types of business running costs you can and can't claim as a business expense from HMRC.
Choosing the right bank for your business
How to find the right bank for your business and information on specialist and private banks.
European banking services
An overview of the different services offered by commercial banks in Europe.
Writing your tender
The key points your tender and covering letter should make and considerations such as who will do the research, writing and editing.
Editing your tender
Advice on the language, style and format you should use in a tender document such as consistency, clear layout and formatting.
Five top tips for public sector tenders
Tips and advice on how to make your public sector tender bid a success, such as starting with smaller contracts and spotting opportunities early.
What to put in your tender
Ways to ensure your tender document reflects the client's needs including focus on the client, value for money, contracts and risk management.
Finding out about private and public contracts
Where to search for private and public sector contract tender opportunities for your business.
Should you bid for a tender?
The key points to consider when deciding to tender for a contract.
Understand the tender requirements
How to identify what a client is hoping to get from the tendering process and whether it will be worthwhile for your business to submit a bid.
Tender for a contract
How to prepare convincing tenders to win business from both private and public sector organisations.
Bank finance
Bank finance options available for businesses, their advantages and disadvantages, and sources of advice.
Business banking services offered by European banks
The different business accounts and business services offered by European banks.
What you will need to set up your business account in Europe
The documents that banks in Europe will require you to submit before you can open your business bank account.