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Social Enterprise and Community Interest Companies Explained
About this episode In this episode, we explain what a Community Interest Company is and how CICs can support social enterprises that want to make money while creating positive community impact. A CIC can be a useful structure for people who want to run a business with...
What goes into form W-8BEN-E?
When and how to complete form W-8BEN-E is a must for non-US tax resident entities earning money in the US. This week’s I Hate Numbers podcast follows on from last week. Last week I dealt with individuals and sole traders earning money from the US, who have income...
W-8BEN Form UK: Who Needs It and How to Complete It
If you are a UK individual or sole trader receiving certain payments connected with the United States, the W-8BEN form UK question can appear before you get paid. The form is used by foreign individuals to establish that they are not a US person, confirm that they are...
How to Manage Cash Flow in Business: 6 Practical Steps
Knowing how to manage cash flow in business is one of the most important financial disciplines you can develop. A business does not necessarily have to make a profit every single month to survive. However, if it runs out of cash and has no access to additional cash...
How different is cash to profits ?
You may be thinking, "I'm a business owner. I don't need to worry about How different is cash to profits? " But it is important to understand the difference because they are not always interchangeable. Cash is what pays your bills, while profit is how much money you...
File Your Tax Return Early: Know Your Bill and Plan Ahead
There are plenty of reasons to file your tax return early. The biggest one is certainty. Once you know what your Self Assessment bill looks like, you can plan for it. If you have enough money put aside, great. If there is a shortfall, you have time to deal with it...