Ebony-Storm Halladay

Ebony-Storm is a freelance writer who specialises in making accounting, tax, and finance topics simple and accessible for everyday audiences. For a decade, she has written for market-leading software companies, tech and industry publications, startups, and small businesses.

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Paying HMRC is all part of running a small business. Here’s how to do it for each small business tax.

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Paying HMRC is all part of running a small business. Here’s how to do it for each small business tax.

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National Insurance is paid on earnings, profits, expenses, and benefits. Here are the rates and calculations for 2025/26.

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National Insurance is paid on earnings, profits, expenses, and benefits. Here are the rates and calculations for 2025/26.

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Cybercrime is on the rise. Here, we show you tips and cybersecurity best practices for keeping your team, clients, and data safe.

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Cybercrime is on the rise. Here, we show you tips and cybersecurity best practices for keeping your team, clients, and data safe.

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Learn how e-invoicing can save you and your clients time on admin, enable compliance with global standards, and facilitate cross-border trade.

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Learn how e-invoicing can save you and your clients time on admin, enable compliance with global standards, and facilitate cross-border trade.

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Your markup strategy has a big impact on your business profitability. Here’s how to get it right.

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Your markup strategy has a big impact on your business profitability. Here’s how to get it right.

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Learn what Deferred Income Means, How to Record it, and why it matters for your small business cash flow, reporting, and tax planning.

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Learn what Deferred Income Means, How to Record it, and why it matters for your small business cash flow, reporting, and tax planning.

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The required EPC rating for landlords is increasing, which means it might be time to make energy efficiency upgrades.

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The required EPC rating for landlords is increasing, which means it might be time to make energy efficiency upgrades.

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