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Salary vs Dividends 2026/27: Tax Efficient Pay for Directors
How company directors split salary and dividends to pay less tax in 2026/27. The dividend rates, the £500 allowance, employer NI, and the common approach explained.
Break-Even Analysis for UK Small Businesses: How to Know If Your Idea Will Work
UK break-even analysis. Divide fixed costs by contribution per unit: £20,000 and £20 per unit breaks even at 1,000 units or £50,000. Formula and examples.
Profit Margin Guide: What Is a Good Margin for UK Small Businesses in 2026?
What is a good profit margin for a UK small business? Industry benchmarks, gross vs net margin explained, and why net margin is what actually matters for your business health.
Limited Company vs Sole Trader: Which Is Right for Your Business in 2026/27?
Limited company vs sole trader 2026/27. See who keeps more at each profit level, from £1,065 more at £30,000 to £4,102 more at £100,000, with worked figures.
IR35 Explained: Inside vs Outside and What It Means for Your Take-Home Pay
IR35 explained simply: inside IR35 costs 15 to 25% more in tax. The three tests, real take-home comparison at £400 to £600/day, CEST limitations, and private...
Inside vs Outside IR35 for UK Contractors: Take-Home Pay and Status Decisions (2026/27)
A contractor-focused guide to inside vs outside IR35: take-home pay difference, who decides status, the SDS process and a practical checklist for 2026/27.