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8 Ways To Save Time As A UK Small Business Owner, As Told By An Accountant
At Osome, we talk to small business owners all the time. We get a high-level view of where their time is going and can be objective about where time could be better spent. There are some areas where time is leaked that are consistent, regardless of industry.
Better Business
- Better Business
10 Ways ChatGPT Can Supercharge Your Small Business Without Breaking the Bank
Discover how ChatGPT can supercharge your UK small business. Streamline operations, enhance customer service, and gain a competitive edge without breaking the bank. Expert insights and real-life success stories await!
·7 min read - Incorporation
How To Find and View Your VAT Certificate Online
Struggling to find and view your VAT certificate online? This comprehensive guide will lead you through the process of accessing your VAT certificate, understanding its importance, and maintaining its validity. Equip yourself to handle your VAT obligations efficiently and legally.
·6 min read - Better Business
What Is A Certificate of Good Standing for UK Companies?
Learn about the Certificate of Good Standing — your ticket to showcasing your company's integrity and reliability. Osome is here to guide you through the what, why, and how of this crucial business document. Be in the know, boost your reputation, and unlock global business opportunities.
·7 min read - Better Business
How To Start a Business in 2023 in 10 Steps — A Comprehensive Guide
Ready to be an entrepreneur in 2023? Follow Osome's comprehensive 10-step guide to starting a business. From refining your idea to growing your venture, we'll walk you through each phase with clear, actionable steps. Your successful business journey starts here!
·13 min read - News
Osome Feature Announcements: What's New for Small Business Owners
Stay in the loop with what’s new at Osome and how we’re working to make the lives of business owners even easier. Keep an eye on this article for our latest releases!
·3 min read - Better Business
How To Sell on Amazon — Everything Beginners Need To Know
Want to get into the online marketplace? Think about selling on Amazon, the biggest Internet retailer in the UK. Here’s how you can get started on becoming an Amazon seller in the UK.
·7 min read - Better Business
What Is The Meaning Of A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)?
Explore the world of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) and discover their unique characteristics. Protecting partners' personal assets, providing flexibility in management and profit sharing. Weigh the pros and cons, and learn how to set up an LLP to suit your business needs.
·4 min read - Money Talk
How Long To Keep Business Records in the UK? Introduction to Recordkeeping
Running a business in the UK is challenging, especially when you have to decide which business records to keep. However, recordkeeping is essential to a successful business, and a requirement to stay compliant with the law. Read on to find out all you need to know about recordkeeping in the UK.
·8 min read - Better Business
Best Business Recruitment Software
Hiring the right talent for the right job is no walk in the park. However, hiring software can help streamline the process. Read on as we cover the pros and cons of different recruitment software, along with their pricing.
·11 min read - Better Business
What Is A Dormant Company?
This article unpacks all you need to know if you’re thinking about making your company dormant. Even if you choose to go dormant, company info is still legally required to be filed if you’ve previously registered with the Companies House. Here’s all you need to know.
·7 min read - Better Business
How To Build a Successful Social Media Brand
There can be a lot to learn when mastering the use of social media, especially if you want to use multiple platforms. Thankfully once you’ve learned what you need from our Osome guide, you can be a social media guru.
·5 min read - Better Business
Setting Up An Offshore Company in the UK
Want to set up an offshore company? It’s important to consider all aspects of the process, from your company structure and the jurisdiction to understanding tax liabilities. This article unpacks all you need to know about incorporating a business in an offshore jurisdiction. Shall we get started?
·8 min read
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- News
Osome Feature Announcements: What's New for Small Business Owners
Stay in the loop with what’s new at Osome and how we’re working to make the lives of business owners even easier. Keep an eye on this article for our latest releases!
·3 min read - Money Talk
A Complete Guide To Ecommerce Accounting
Master ecommerce accounting with Osome’s comprehensive guide, covering bookkeeping, taxes, and more. Unlock financial insights to grow your online business and ensure compliance. Small business owners, don't miss out! Read the full article and elevate your financial game today.
·8 min read - Money Talk
How Long To Keep Business Records in the UK? Introduction to Recordkeeping
Running a business in the UK is challenging, especially when you have to decide which business records to keep. However, recordkeeping is essential to a successful business, and a requirement to stay compliant with the law. Read on to find out all you need to know about recordkeeping in the UK.
·8 min read - Money Talk
Small Business Grants: What Is Available in the UK This Year?
In this article, we run through the full list of grants available to small and medium-sized businesses across the UK. Discover the region-specific and UK grants that your business could be eligible for, and learn how you can apply for them. Let Osome lend a hand when you set up your business!
·19 min read - Money Talk
Post-Brexit VAT Rules on Services and Products
With the United Kingdom no longer a member of the EU’s single market and customs union, we’ve had to say goodbye to a few key processes. We’ve welcomed more import/export documentation, new post-Brexit VAT rules, and a new VAT system. We unpack it all here.
·15 min read - Money Talk
Know What’s Due & When With Osome Payments
Make both one-off and recurring payments in just a few clicks with Osome’s payment feature. Easily upload or forward invoices and securely store them all in one place. Gone are the days when you miss payments or make billing errors — we’ve got you.
·5 min read - Money Talk
2023 Tax Deadlines in UK You Need To Know About
No one wants to miss any of the UK tax deadlines. It usually means an immediate fine and can put you in hot water with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). But it can be easy to miss one, because there are quite a few UK tax year dates you need to be aware of.
·5 min read - Money Talk
How To Accept Online Payments & the Best Gateway Payment
Discover how to optimize online payment methods for your ecommerce business in the UK, and explore the best gateway payment options, to act as the middleman between buyer and seller, and securely process your business’s online transactions.
·18 min read - Better Business
Five Marketing Ideas To Combat the Costs of Paid Advertising
A steadily growing cost for business owners is advertising. With monthly budgets increasing, it’s time to utilise some ideas, easily implemented yourself, which can slash your costs.
·4 min read - Money Talk
What Is A Tax Reference Number and How Does It Work?
Your company has several numbers and codes that go on official documents. Different HMRC departments issue them to identify your company. Let’s figure out which one means what.
·9 min read - Money Talk
Creating an Invoice: A How-To Guide
An invoice is a document sent out by a business as proof of a transaction and to ask for payment for a service or product provided. Knowing how to create them and what to include will help save you time and confusion when billing clients for your work.
·8 min read - Money Talk
Why Business Owners Need an All-in-One Accounting Dashboard
Never lose sight of how your business is performing with Osome’s all-in-one accounting dashboard. From profits and losses to checking your bank balance, we make it easy for you to keep tabs on your business’s financial health.
·3 min read
That's Osome
- Better Business
10 Ways ChatGPT Can Supercharge Your Small Business Without Breaking the Bank
Discover how ChatGPT can supercharge your UK small business. Streamline operations, enhance customer service, and gain a competitive edge without breaking the bank. Expert insights and real-life success stories await!
·7 min read - News
Osome Feature Announcements: What's New for Small Business Owners
Stay in the loop with what’s new at Osome and how we’re working to make the lives of business owners even easier. Keep an eye on this article for our latest releases!
·3 min read - That’s Osome
The Secret to Turning Your Passion Into an Empowering Business
Discover the story of Moon Onyx Starr, a small business hero who found her life purpose and transformed it into a thriving venture. Learn how she empowers others to embrace their potential through personal and spiritual development, fostering a supportive community of like-minded individuals.
·4 min read - That’s Osome
How One Woman’s Vision Is Changing the World of Female Wellness
Jemma’s journey to overcoming startup challenges in the sexual wellness industry. Check out Osome’s insights and takeaways for female entrepreneurs, including research, networking, self-belief, creating supportive environments, and empowering women in all aspects of business.
·4 min read - That’s Osome
Tips For Female Entrepreneurs, As Told By Our Global VP of People
Osome's VP of People shares her tips for female entrepreneurs, including overcoming fears of failure, finding mentors, balancing work and life, and securing funding. Female entrepreneurs bring diverse perspectives, create social impact, and strengthen the economy. It’s time they were recognised!
·5 min read - That’s Osome
Osome Heroes – Abi Shokeye of Rich Skxn
Discover the inspiring journey of Abi Shokeye, founder of Rich Skxn, a marketplace and communal space for black and brown skincare. Starting from her personal struggle with finding skincare products for melanin-rich skin, Abi became a problem solver and built a successful business.
·4 min read - That’s Osome
6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Side Hustle
Osome shares the top tips from the recent webinar with two entrepreneurs in the ecommerce space, Zain Shah and Ben Alistor. We discussed knowing when it’s time to take the leap, discovering which business is right for you, and what they wish they’d known before starting a side hustle.
·6 min read - Money Talk
Know What’s Due & When With Osome Payments
Make both one-off and recurring payments in just a few clicks with Osome’s payment feature. Easily upload or forward invoices and securely store them all in one place. Gone are the days when you miss payments or make billing errors — we’ve got you.
·5 min read - Money Talk
Why Business Owners Need an All-in-One Accounting Dashboard
Never lose sight of how your business is performing with Osome’s all-in-one accounting dashboard. From profits and losses to checking your bank balance, we make it easy for you to keep tabs on your business’s financial health.
·3 min read - Better Business
Entrepreneur Spencer Matthews On Tips For Launching Your Business
For those bored with the 9-5 or ready to scale up their side hustle, TV’s Spencer Matthews shares his top insights and practical advice on levelling up and earning extra income.
·4 min read - Money Talk
Easily Declare Your Expenses With Osome
Osome makes it easy to organise your expenses and stay compliant when you declare your personal spending. Upload receipts, select which category they fit into, and watch the deductions roll in.
·2 min read - That’s Osome
Get Paid Faster With Osome Invoices
The best part? It’s free. Nada, nothing, goose egg. All of our customers will get access with no extra fee. It’s available for you to use within the Osome app. Invoicing will launch on mobile (Android/iOS) shortly.
·3 min read

Osome Feature Announcements: What's New for Small Business Owners
Stay in the loop with what’s new at Osome and how we’re working to make the lives of business owners even easier. Keep an eye on this article for our latest releases!

How To Sell on Amazon — Everything Beginners Need To Know
Want to get into the online marketplace? Think about selling on Amazon, the biggest Internet retailer in the UK. Here’s how you can get started on becoming an Amazon seller in the UK.

What Is The Meaning Of A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)?
Explore the world of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) and discover their unique characteristics. Protecting partners' personal assets, providing flexibility in management and profit sharing. Weigh the pros and cons, and learn how to set up an LLP to suit your business needs.

A Complete Guide To Ecommerce Accounting
Master ecommerce accounting with Osome’s comprehensive guide, covering bookkeeping, taxes, and more. Unlock financial insights to grow your online business and ensure compliance. Small business owners, don't miss out! Read the full article and elevate your financial game today.

The Secret to Turning Your Passion Into an Empowering Business
Discover the story of Moon Onyx Starr, a small business hero who found her life purpose and transformed it into a thriving venture. Learn how she empowers others to embrace their potential through personal and spiritual development, fostering a supportive community of like-minded individuals.

How One Woman’s Vision Is Changing the World of Female Wellness
Jemma’s journey to overcoming startup challenges in the sexual wellness industry. Check out Osome’s insights and takeaways for female entrepreneurs, including research, networking, self-belief, creating supportive environments, and empowering women in all aspects of business.

How Long To Keep Business Records in the UK? Introduction to Recordkeeping
Running a business in the UK is challenging, especially when you have to decide which business records to keep. However, recordkeeping is essential to a successful business, and a requirement to stay compliant with the law. Read on to find out all you need to know about recordkeeping in the UK.

10 Reasons Why You Should Relocate to the UK
Tempted to move to the UK, but looking for one more reason why you should? In this article, created in partnership with Immigram, we give you 10. From great employment opportunities to free healthcare and a booming tech sector, you’ll find all the reasons you’re looking for to relocate to the UK.
