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How to pay a Self Assessment penalty
Six ways to pay a Self Assessment penalty and avoid further charges. Read more
6 steps to create a balanced business budget
You don’t need to be a financial whizz to create a brilliant business budget. Read more
Choose when to collect Direct Debits with slicker GoCardless payments
We’ve fine-tuned how and when you take Direct Debit payments with GoCardless. Read more
When does a side hustle become a business that you have to pay tax for?
If you sell items on eBay, Vinted or Etsy, or rent your flat on Airbnb - when do you have to start pa... Read more
How to claim a refund if you overpaid on your Self Assessment tax bill
Find out how to identify whether you’re due a refund and what steps you need to take to claim. Read more
It’s snowtime! FreeAgent now supports Self Assessment property pages
Sole traders and limited company directors can now record property income on their tax return in Free... Read more
A short ‘n’ sweet checklist to help you shut up shop for the holidays
PSA for the self-employed: prioritise yourself with a break this holiday season. Read more
Autumn Statement 2023: what it means for small businesses
National Insurance cut, ‘full expensing’ made permanent, National Living Wage increased and more. Read more
Meet the perfect power-up for Amazon sellers
Give your business a boost with our powerful new Amazon integration. Read more
Introducing Smart Capture
Receipt processing just got smarter with our time-saving new feature. Read more
FreeAgent for Landlords is here
We’ve built a new version of FreeAgent specifically for landlords. Read more
Working from home expenses: how to save on gas and electricity bills
You can claim tax relief on part of your home energy bills when you’re a sole trader - here’s how to ... Read more
Savvy strategies to improve your customer retention
Loyal customers are the gold standard for business owners. So, what can you do to improve your custom... Read more
How to get the right price from your suppliers
Here’s a short guide on how to check whether you're still getting a good deal from your suppliers. Read more
8 pro tips to help you squeeze all the goodness out of FreeAgent
How to make the most of your feature-rich FreeAgent account. Read more
Pop a payslip notification into your employee’s inbox
Give your employees a welcome heads up when their payslips are ready. Read more
How to create a referral programme in six easy steps
Follow our six easy steps to set up a referral programme for your small business and get your custome... Read more
Your back-to-business reading list: 6 books small business owners swear by
Get inspired by these six books recommended for you by other small business owners. Read more
A small business owner's guide to work-life balance
Here are some ideas on how to tip that work-life balance back in your favour. Read more
How to protect your business from late payment problems
With FreeAgent research showing 43% of all invoices were paid late last year, here’s a few tips on ho... Read more
Keep the payments rolling in with these payment solutions
Think of a payment solution as an extra pair of hands for your business. One that integrates with you... Read more
Can you charge customers for late invoice payments?
Discover the rules you need to follow to charge customers who pay your business late. Read more
Fan favourites: the FreeAgent features users recommend
Four FreeAgent features to help you bring your A game - as recommended by our users. Read more
Run those taxing tasks like clockwork with an improved Tax Timeline
We’ve made some changes to the timekeeper for all your tax-related deadlines. Read more
4 ways to find out what your customers want
Here are four ways to put yourself in your customers’ shoes and spark new business ideas. Read more
Frequently asked questions about P45s
Find the answers to some common questions about the P45 form. Read more
Boost your business performance with insights from these 5 key reports
Use your data to make smarter business decisions using these FreeAgent reports. Read more
A beginner’s guide to small business metrics
Want to know exactly how your business is doing? Monitoring these all-important business metrics will... Read more
Financial, accounting, tax and fiscal years explained
It’s easy to get your fiscal years mixed up with your financial years - but not any more, thanks to o... Read more
Getting paid with Stripe just got easier
We’ve spruced up checkout features to make accepting Stripe payments even easier. Read more