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13 July 2022

How to start a business

So you’ve got your big idea, or want to make your side hustle your full time job by starting a business. Now’s the time to go for it! Before you start a business, here are some important steps you need to take to make sure you’re starting your… Read more

11 July 2022

6 reasons why you should use smart bookkeeping templates

Smart bookkeeping templates are one of Bokio’s many features to make doing your accounting really simple. What are smart bookkeeping templates? When you record a transaction and search for the type of transaction you choose a smart bookkeeping… Read more

6 July 2022

Accounting for landlords

When you’re a landlord and rent out one or more properties, you need to tell HMRC about your income. The best way of keeping track of your income and expenses for your tax return is by doing your accounting regularly. We take you through what you… Read more

27 June 2022

How to test your business idea

When you start a business it's important to test your idea on your target audience. We take you through why you should test your idea and how to do it. Why is it important to test your business idea? It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of… Read more

23 June 2022

How to keep self-employed accounts

If you’re unsure about which accounts you need to keep as a self-employed person, don’t worry. We explain which records you need and how to keep them. What accounting records do I need to keep? When you’re self-employed, you’re required to keep… Read more

23 June 2022

New feature! Get started with recurring invoices

You don’t need to spend extra time creating invoices to send to your customers on a recurring basis. Plus, you don’t need to worry about forgetting to send an invoice. In Bokio, you can set up recurring invoices for your customers and get a reminder… Read more

8 June 2022

Company Bonus or dividend?

Confused about the difference between a company bonus and dividend? Find out what you need to know. What’s the difference between a company bonus and dividend? A bonus is a one off payment made to an employee or director of a company. Dividends are… Read more

31 May 2022

How accounting software helps you work with your accountant

Accounting software isn’t just for accountants! Sharing accounting software with your accountant is an easy way to make sure they have the information they need to get your accounting done, while you get useful tools to help you run your business.… Read more

24 May 2022

How to become a consultant

Becoming a consultant is a great way to take your career to the next level while being your own boss. From how to get started to what you need to consider, find out what you need to know. What is a consultant? A consultant is an expert in a certain… Read more

4 May 2022

How to make the most of your Bokio free trial

Want to try out everything in Bokio for free before you commit? When you register for Bokio accounting software, you get a free trial to get to know all our features. Here’s how you can make the most of your free trial. Try out invoicing To see how… Read more

28 April 2022

What is a break even analysis and how do I do one?

A break even analysis will show when a business becomes profitable. It’s the process of showing how much money you will need to make to at least cover your business expenses. ‘Break even’ describes the point where you aren’t making a loss, but you… Read more

20 April 2022

HMRC tax deadlines for 2022

Now the new tax year has begun, it’s a good idea to keep track of the tax deadlines that could affect you and your business. The tax year runs from 6 April 2022 to 5 April 2023. Self Assessment tax return A Self Assessment tax return is submitted to… Read more

12 April 2022

Tax on dividends guide

If you’re curious about dividends, and what tax you may need to pay on them, here’s a helpful guide to help you get started. What are dividends? Dividends are payments you might receive if you own shares in a company. For example, as a shareholder… Read more

8 April 2022

Speed ​​up your accounting with bank rules

You don’t have to search for the same bookkeeping templates every time you want to record a transaction! Create your own rules to record your bank transactions quickly and easily. Save time on recurring transactions A bank rule is created by setting… Read more