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Sarah Mitchell — Tax & Accounting Specialist
Sarah Mitchell
Tax & Accounting Specialist

Sarah is a chartered accountant with 14 years of experience advising UK small businesses on tax planning, HMRC compliance, and business structure decisions. She previously worked at a Big Four firm before founding her own practice specialising in SMEs.

Tax Planning Self Assessment Corporation Tax VAT Sole Trader
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Tom Walker — Finance & Funding Specialist
Tom Walker
Finance & Funding Specialist

Tom spent a decade as a business development manager at a leading UK bank before becoming an independent finance consultant. He specialises in helping small businesses access funding, manage cash flow, and make smart financial decisions at every stage of growth.

Business Finance Startup Funding Cash Flow Business Loans Grants
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James Whitfield — Business Finance Editor
James Whitfield
Business Finance Editor

James is a business finance specialist with over 12 years of experience advising UK entrepreneurs on company formation, business structures, and startup funding. A former corporate finance analyst, he now helps small business owners navigate the practicalities of starting and running a UK company.

Company Formation Business Structures Startup Funding Business Planning Companies House
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Rachel Davies — Legal & HR Editor
Rachel Davies
Legal & HR Editor

Rachel is an employment law writer and former solicitor with over 11 years of experience advising UK small businesses on legal compliance, contracts, and people management. She translates complex employment legislation into practical, plain-English guidance for business owners.

Employment Law GDPR HR Compliance Business Contracts IR35
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