Why sole traders earning over £50,000 can’t afford to wing Making Tax Digital
Bookkeeping

Why sole traders earning over £50,000 can’t afford to wing Making Tax Digital

February 23, 2026 by Hour Hands
If you’re a sole trader earning over £50,000 there are new rules for reporting your income tax that will impact you considerably. Known as Making Tax Digital for Income Tax,…
Making Tax Digital for Sole Traders Earning Over £50,000: Your MTD Checklist
Bookkeeping

Making Tax Digital for Sole Traders Earning Over £50,000: Your MTD Checklist

February 16, 2026 by Hour Hands
If you’re a sole trader or landlord with an annual turnover above £50,000, we hope that you’re aware that Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment is mandatory…
Common Bookkeeping Mistakes SME Owners Make
Bookkeeping

Common Bookkeeping Mistakes SME Owners Make

February 09, 2026 by Hour Hands
Most business owners only realise the value of outsourcing their bookkeeping to an experienced bookkeeper when something goes wrong. By then, they’re potentially facing penalties from HMRC, scrambling to fix…
How to Handle Difficult Conversations as an SME Owner
Workplace Wellbeing

How to Handle Difficult Conversations as an SME Owner

February 02, 2026 by Hour Hands
Why difficult conversations are part of SME leadership “I can’t wait to have that awkward conversation today!” A sentence none of us have uttered! But SME owners and managers need…
Workplace Wellbeing – Why SME owners need to prioritise their health this year
Workplace Wellbeing

Workplace Wellbeing – Why SME owners need to prioritise their health this year

January 26, 2026 by Hour Hands
Let’s be honest, as an SME owner, you’re probably brilliant at looking after your business but not quite so good at looking after yourself. Between chasing invoices, managing teams, and…
Outsourcing your bookkeeping, here’s how it works
Bookkeeping

Outsourcing your bookkeeping, here’s how it works

January 19, 2026 by Hour Hands
Running a small or medium-sized business in the UK is no small feat. Managing clients, overseeing operations, planning for growth… so much to do and the last thing you need…