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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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.