The Baseline

7 Dec 2022
2 minute read

Understanding taxes for your side hustle

Do I need to pay tax for my side hustle? What’s a Self Assessment? A TaxScouts accountant answers some of the most common questions about taxes for side gigs.

23 Nov 2022
1 minute read

Superscript authorised as Lloyd’s broker in Europe

Our advisory service, SuperscriptQ, has been granted authorisation to operate in Europe as a Lloyd’s broker.

16 Nov 2022
5 minute read

Cash accounting vs traditional accounting

What’s cash accounting? How does it compare to traditional accounting? Find out how each accounting method works – and how to decide which approach is right for you.

1 Nov 2022
3 minute read

6 common mistakes when completing a tax return

Need to file a Self Assessment tax return? Here are some of the most common mistakes people make – and what you can do to set them right.

25 Oct 2022
2 minute read

Survey - residential landlords and rising interest rates

With mortgage interest rates rising, Superscript carried out research to find out how they're reacting.

24 Oct 2022
8 minute read

Small business grants in the UK

Looking for a business grant to get your venture off the ground? We take you through the basics and answer some common questions about grants for small businesses.

14 Oct 2022
4 minute read

The Shorthand – more vacancies than job seekers for the first time

Your weekly business news roundup that allows you to speed through the top news stories affecting the UK’s small businesses, all in under 5 minutes.

13 Oct 2022
5 minute read

Are you Making Tax Digital ready?

Learn more about HMRC's initiative to make taxes digital, and find out all you need to know about signing up, meeting upcoming deadlines and finding the right software.

7 Oct 2022
4 minute read

The Shorthand – is the red tape bonfire all that it seems?

Your weekly business news roundup that allows you to speed through the top news stories affecting the UK’s small businesses, all in under 5 minutes.

6 Oct 2022
3 minute read

What is business turnover and how do you calculate it?

Turnover is a key figure for all small businesses. This back-to-basics guide will help you understand what turnover is, when you might use it and how to calculate it.