Computer equipment – from desktop PCs and laptops to routers, hubs and servers – can be expensive. It may be better to lease.

Leasing Computers advantages
Leasing a computer is another option, but make sure you understand the contract and who is responsible for repairs and what happens when things go wrong.

Self-employed taxpayers are taxed purely on their profits, whether or not they take the profits and spend them or plough them back into the business. Unlike a limited company, therefore, there are fewer opportunities for tax planning, but that's not to say that tax savings are not possible. Here are some ideas:

1. 'Think Business' for Expenses.