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  • Free webinar with Macmillan Cancer Support

    Join Macmillan Cancer Support for a free webinar: giving advice on physical activity… Every month, Justin Webb, Macmillan’s Physical Activity Engagement Manager, is hosting a webinar on how to give very brief advice on physical activity to people living with cancer. Open to all healthcare professionals, the webinar will help you to raise awareness of the…

  • Essential guide to bookkeeping

    Enterprise Nation has teamed up with Xero to bring you an essential guide on bookkeeping and how a bookkeeper can help run your business. If you’re a small business owner, you’ll be familiar with juggling several tasks at once. As well as keeping things running, you need to generate income, keep your customers happy and look…

  • Important changes for health and well-being employers in Scotland

    If you’re an employer, please note that the Scottish Rate of Income Tax (SRIT) comes into effect from 6 April 2016. The Scottish rate for 2016 to 2017 has been set at 10%, meaning 10p in every £1 will go to the Scottish Government. You may have already received your annual coding notice but, if…

  • A five step plan for small business success

    Enterprise Nation, in partnership with Staples, has published its five step plan for small business success. From planning and organising, to networking and time-saving tricks, read more about how to make the most of your business. Particularly in the early years of owning your business, networking is a vital skill to practice regularly. Whether you’re…

  • Complete cover

    Bev Bartlett, membership and insurance manager at The Federation of Holistic Therapists, helps therapists choose the right insurance for their business  Insurance is crucial for your business, protecting you from issues such as lawsuits, false claims, accidents and fire damage. So what kind of insurance do you need and why? Generally speaking, insurance falls into two categories;…

  • Free webinar on self-employment in the health and well-being industry

    Join HMRC on 18 February at 6.00pm for a free webinar on getting started as a self-employed therapist. From the basics of National Insurance to the importance of good record keeping, an introduction to self-assessment to budgeting for your first tax year – this webinar is a great introduction for all members who are starting their…

  • A guide to business expenses for the self-employed

    FHT regularly updates our self-employed members with resources and support from HMRC. In our latest update, HMRC offers a free guide on ‘Business Expenses for the Self-employed’. Covering pre-trading expenses, ‘day to day’ revenue expenses, capital allowances and using flat rates or ‘simplified expenses’ this guide will also show what to claim for items that are…

  • Free HMRC webinar

    Tailored business expenses and capital allowances for the self-employed, 08/12/2015 at 6.00pm. HMRC has organised a free live webinar on business expenses and capital allowances, which is particularly important for the tax return deadline of 31/01/2016. In this webinar, HMRC will: show you what business expenses are give you a quick guide as to what commonly is…

  • E-learning with HMRC

    HMRC has recently developed an e-learning package, specifically aimed at health and well-being professionals. This HMRC course provides accurate and up to date information on tax, National Insurance, business records and expenses for those who may become self-employed in their chosen field. How it can help The course will build your confidence by guiding you…

  • 12 top tips for business success

    Start-ups.co.uk has produced a free eBook, 12 finance secrets for start-up success, to help new business owners manage their finances effectively. Read the eBook here Image

  • Articles and research for your website

    Looking for great content? FHT has started to collate a variety of useful research summaries and articles for members to use on their websites, providing prospective clients with reliable information about the health and well-being benefits different therapies can offer. As a member, we would be more than happy for you to simply copy and…

  • We’ve got you covered

    We take a look at 10 things you probably DIDN’T realise your FHT Medical Malpractice insurance policy covers you for. Click image to enlarge or read more here Need cover? Call 023 8062 4350 or apply online today: Insurance for qualified therapists >> Insurance for studying therapists >>