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	<title>Free business and accounting tips from HRBS Accountants</title>
	<link>http://tips.hrbs.biz</link>
	<description>Tips and hints for new and growing businesses from HRBS ~ fixed fee pro-active accountants and business advisors</description>
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		<title>VAT Rate Changes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The HRBS.biz easy to read guide to the standard rate VAT change from 17.5% to 15% and changes to the UK flat rate scheme percentages and how to use them in your business.]]></description>
		<link>http://tips.hrbs.biz/vat/vat-rate-change-advice/</link>
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		<title>Flat Rate VAT For Affiliate Marketing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The UK and EC VAT rules are quite confusing and this HRBS.biz guide gives an easy to read insight into how the flat rate scheme applies to affiliate marketing.]]></description>
		<link>http://tips.hrbs.biz/affiliate-marketing/flat-rate-vat-affiliate-marketing/</link>
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		<title>Online accounting systems</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Online accounting software, known as "Software As A Service" (SaaS) is accessible via your web browser via a secure session. Thats it! No software to install, no backups, no hardware upgrade required.]]></description>
		<link>http://tips.hrbs.biz/online-accounting-and-book-keeping/introducing-online-accounting/</link>
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		<title>Thinking of starting a business?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are turning a hobby into a business or starting a whole new venture, here are some tips to help you get up and running without falling foul of the (UK) tax authorities.]]></description>
		<link>http://tips.hrbs.biz/starting-a-business/thinking-of-starting-a-business/</link>
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		<title>How to choose your accountant</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Do you really need an accountant?</strong>

If your business is small and you have less than £15k turnover pa and are organised, willing to research various business guides and the HMRC website to keep up with tax, VAT, payroll, NIC legislation ... then the answer is likely to be No.

If you are not organised, then either get organised or get an accountant, as at the very least they can save you the various HMRC penalties and interest that is charged for late registration, late submission of tax returns and late payments of tax.]]></description>
		<link>http://tips.hrbs.biz/general/how-to-choose-your-accountant/</link>
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		<title>Save Tax and National Insurance with your limited company</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
It is possible to reduce your (UK) personal tax and national insurance by running your business via a limited company.  The amount you can save will depend upon several factors:

The company&#8217;s profitability
Your personal circumstances
The amount of funds you need to withdraw from the business


At HRBS we regularly monitor our client&#8217;s businesses and suggest methods [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://tips.hrbs.biz/limited-company/save-tax-and-national-insurance-with-your-limited-company/</link>
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		<title>How to register your new PAYE scheme</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This article presumes that you need to register a scheme and gives easy to follow instructions on how to register your new scheme with HMRC.

A new scheme can be registered either online at <a href="http://http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/employers/first_steps.htm" title="Register your PAYE scheme online with HMRC" target="_blank">www.hmrc.gov.uk</a> , by telephone ( 0845 60 70 143) or in writing. Once your scheme is registered you will receive notification of your new scheme in writing and it will be given two reference numbers.]]></description>
		<link>http://tips.hrbs.biz/running-your-business/how-to-register-your-new-paye-scheme/</link>
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		<title>Flat rate VAT scheme</title>
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Is the VAT flat rate scheme right for you?
Whether or not the VAT flat rate scheme is beneficial for you would depend upon the administration costs saving due to its simplicity weighed against the fact that in most circumstances, input VAT cannot be reclaimed.

HMRC have a handy ready reckoner on their website for you to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://tips.hrbs.biz/vat/flat-rate-vat-scheme/</link>
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		<title>Tax deductible expenses</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This tip gives a brief list of the types of expenditure you can claim, some of which you may already be deducting, some may be new to you and applicable to your business.]]></description>
		<link>http://tips.hrbs.biz/running-your-business/tax-deductible-expenses/</link>
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		<title>PAYE due on 19 February</title>
		<description><![CDATA[PAYE for the period 6 January 2008 to 5 February 2008 is due for payment to HMRC by 19 February 2008.
CIS tax deducted from subcontractors for the period 6 January 2008 to 5 February 2008 is due for payment to HMRC by 19 February 2008.
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		<link>http://tips.hrbs.biz/key-dates/paye-due-on-19-february/</link>
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