Recent content by Harrison023

I’ve looked into PedroVazPaulo but haven’t personally hired them, so take this for what it’s worth. From what I could see, their focus seems to be fairly broad business consulting rather than one specific area. If you’re considering them, I’d ask for specific examples of businesses similar to...

One of the most effective approaches I’ve seen is creating genuinely useful content rather than constantly advertising the business. Write answers to the questions your customers ask, publish guides, make short videos, or share useful insights on LinkedIn and social media. Over time, this can...

I haven’t used them myself, but I know they’re more geared toward commercial and hard-money-type lending rather than being a traditional mortgage lender. If your property purchase is time-sensitive or doesn’t fit conventional lending requirements, they may be worth exploring. I’d just make sure...

I’d recommend going through your bank statements at least once every few months and looking at where the money is actually going. Small expenses are easy to dismiss individually, takeaway coffees, unnecessary travel, premium services, memberships, excessive delivery charges, and ad-hoc...

I’ve come across quite a few POS systems, but for a small business I’d probably start with EposNow or SumUp. They’re relatively straightforward to get up and running with. If you’re already using Shopify, its POS solution can also make sense, particularly if you want your online and physical...

A 1st Class stamp is £1.80 these days, and 2nd Class is 91p. That’s for the usual letter size, so if you’re posting something thicker or heavier than a normal letter, the price will be different.

If you’ve actually been accused of benefit fraud, I wouldn’t ignore any letters or requests from the DWP. They may ask you to provide documents or attend an interview under caution. At that point, I’d get legal advice before giving detailed answers, because anything said in that interview can...

Tax identification differs if you’re an employee, self-employed, or running a business. There is no single number, and it varies. For individuals, it is the National Insurance number. For the self-employed, it is the Unique Taxpayer Reference, and for companies it is the Company UTR.

For a small business in the UK, Xero, QuickBooks, Zoho Books, Sage, and FreeAgent are all good options. The right choice depends on your budget and what you need the software to do. For example, Xero and QuickBooks are great all-rounders, while Zoho Books is a good choice for businesses looking...