The Baseline

14 Dec 2022
4 minute read

7 ways for landlords to reduce costs

In the face of interest rate hikes and soaring mortgage rates, what can landlords do to cut costs? Here are seven things to do if you’re looking to save money – and some things you shouldn’t do.

12 Dec 2022
4 minute read

How much is Statutory Sick Pay, and what's the SSP rate?

If an employee falls ill, they could be eligible for Statutory Sick Pay. But what’s the current SSP rate? And as an employer, what should you know about SSP?

9 Dec 2022
4 minute read

Rent guarantee insurance vs guaranteed rent schemes

They might sound similar, but guaranteed rent schemes and rent guarantee insurance are quite different mechanisms for protecting your rental income. We look at the pros and cons of both.

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.