US Payroll Taxes Explained for First-Time Employers
The salary you offer is only part of what an employee costs. Behind every US paycheck sit taxes you withhold from the employee, taxes you pay yourself, and a …
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How to Get an EIN and Open a Business Bank Account
Two of the first practical jobs for a new US business are getting an Employer Identification Number and opening a business bank account. Done in the right …
How to Become a Sole Trader in the UK: Step by Step
Becoming a sole trader is the simplest way to start working for yourself in the UK. There is no company to form and no fee to pay to get going, but there are a …
Sole Trader Business Names: Rules and Smart Choices
As a sole trader in the UK, you can trade under your own name or choose a business name. A good name helps customers remember you, but it also has to follow a …
When to Switch From Sole Trader to Limited Company
Most UK freelancers start as sole traders, and many later wonder whether it is time to switch to a limited company. There is no single profit figure where …
Going Freelance in the UK: A First-Year Checklist
Going freelance in the UK is exciting, but the first year comes with a long list of things nobody tells you about until a deadline arrives. This checklist …
Due Diligence Checklist Before Buying a Business
Due diligence is where you find out whether the business you plan to buy is what the seller says it is. This checklist breaks the work into six areas: …