The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners.
- If possible, get some advice from your accountant regarding the level of pay you plan on taking from the business.
- Research the going rate for CEOs in your industry.
- Learn about how your company structure affects pay. Salary and bonuses are taxed differently to dividends.
- Don’t pay yourself too much or you will harm the company. Don’t pay yourself too little or the taxman will be suspicious.
- If you paid yourself very little in the early years of trading don’t be ashamed to compensate yourself when the business becomes successful.
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