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Do I Need a Bookkeeper or Accountant as a Sole Trader?

25 May 2026 by James Leave a Comment

Bookkeeper and sole trader client reviewing financial documents together

When you first go self-employed, it’s tempting to handle everything yourself — including your finances. And for a while, that’s often perfectly fine. But as your business grows, or as the complexity … [Read more...] about Do I Need a Bookkeeper or Accountant as a Sole Trader?

Filed Under: Bookkeeping & Accountancy Tagged With: accountancy, bookkeeping, contractor, East Lothian, Edinburgh, freelancer, Scotland, self employed, small business, sole trader, tax tips

Sole Trader vs Limited Company: Which Is Right for You?

25 May 2026 by James Leave a Comment

Business owner weighing up the decision between operating as a sole trader or forming a limited company

At some point, many self-employed people find themselves asking the same question: should I stay as a sole trader, or would I be better off forming a limited company? There’s no single right answer — … [Read more...] about Sole Trader vs Limited Company: Which Is Right for You?

Filed Under: Bookkeeping & Accountancy Tagged With: accountancy, contractor, East Lothian, Edinburgh, freelancer, limited company, Scotland, self employed, small business, sole trader, tax tips

What’s the Difference Between Bookkeeping and Accountancy?

23 May 2026 by James Leave a Comment

If you run your own business, you've probably heard both terms used — sometimes interchangeably. But bookkeeping and accountancy are different things, and understanding the distinction can help you … [Read more...] about What’s the Difference Between Bookkeeping and Accountancy?

Filed Under: Bookkeeping & Accountancy Tagged With: accountancy, bookkeeping, contractor, East Lothian, Edinburgh, freelancer, Scotland, small business, sole trader, tax planning

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