Welcome to Self-Employed Life — 10 min — Introduction, mindset & HMRC registration basics

Getting Registered with HMRC — 15 min — When and how to register & understanding your UTR number

Key Dates — 10 min — Important filing and payment deadlines explained

Understanding Self-Employed Taxes — 25 min — Income tax, National Insurance & student loans made simple

Business Bank Account — 10 min — Why separating your finances matters using tools like Revolut & Monzo

Expenses Explained — 25 min — Deductible vs non-deductible expenses & pre-trading costs

Profit — 10 min — Simple profit calculations for sole traders

Setting Aside Tax Each Month — 15 min — Tax pots, saving systems & whiteboard demonstrations

Paying Yourself — 10 min — Understanding personal drawings vs salaries

Side Hustles — 10 min — How tax works when you have multiple income streams

VAT — 10 min — Simple VAT overview & introduction to VAT responsibilities

Why an Accountant is Worth It — 10 min — How accountants support businesses & common mistakes they help avoid

Receipts & Records — 15 min — Digital bookkeeping tools & staying organised year-round

Mileage: Claiming for Your Journeys — 15 min — HMRC mileage rates & how to claim correctly

Pension Contributions: Paying Future You — 10 min — Understanding pension tax relief

Coffee, Lunches & “Can I Claim This?” Moments — 10 min — What business expenses are allowable — and what aren’t

Course Wrap-Up: Stay Sorted All Year Round — 5 min — Final recap, key takeaways & next steps