Ines Maria Almeida
Hi, I’m Ines. I’ve spent the last 15+ years writing content that helps people feel less overwhelmed by the business side of running a business — accounting, compliance, tax, the stuff that’s easy to put off. I write for Xero because I care about making that stuff clear, not clever.

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Plain-English guide to CPP2, the second CPP contribution, and what it means for Canadian employers in 2026.
Plain-English guide to CPP2, the second CPP contribution, and what it means for Canadian employers in 2026.
Plans to suit your business
Simple
A new plan, specifically for non VAT businesses, with features designed for sole traders and landlords.
Simple
for the first 6 months
Then £7 per month
- Send invoices and quotes
- Accept online invoice payments^
- MTD for Income Tax ready
- Reconcile transactions
- Smart document capture
- View real-time reports
- Automate subcontractor CIS calculations and reports