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🦓 GreenZebra Accountants help businesses save time, reduce tax, and grow with confidence. Welcome to Green Zebra.

We provide trusted accounts, bookkeeping, payroll, tax services & HR support with a friendly personal approach that puts your business first. We are Xero Accountants, Bookkeepers & HR Specialists, based in Andover, Hampshire, serving small to medium sized Business, Limited Companies, Sole Traders & Partnerships across the UK. We know Business - We’ve worked with businesses for more than 30 years - from start-ups and scale-ups right through to larger more established businesses. Our passion is helping business owners to scale and increase profits whilst having fun! Put in a nutshell, we work closely with our Clients to support them with to deliver their business plans. We remove financial and people stress so that you can focus on growing your company, increasing sales and ultimately becoming more profitable. Whatever your business, we’ll give you honest advice, be clear & transparent on our pricing and will always work hard to save you money in a tax compliant way.

09/10/2026

Can you claim your lunch as a business expense? 🍽️

The answer is… sometimes.

And this is where expenses can get confusing.

You can't simply buy your lunch because you're working and put it through the business.

But there are circumstances where food and subsistence can be an allowable business expense — particularly when you're travelling for business.

And there are different rules depending on the circumstances.

This is exactly why we've created our free Expenses for Business Owners Guide.

It explains some of the most common expenses business owners ask us about — what you can claim, what you can't, and where you need to be careful.

If you're a business owner and expenses are confusing you, grab your free copy at www.greenzebraltd.com/resources.

08/10/2026

Expenses that most Sole Traders forget!

To be in the best tax position you need to get your expenses right.

If you are unsure about what you can and can't claim, this video and our free guide will help.

If you have any questions about expenses, drop a message below :-)

Free guide is available on our website www.greenzebraltd.com - just head to the resources page.

Cathy

07/10/2026

January is fast approaching - which of course, means tax return time.

And you know that leaving it to the last minute creates a new level of stress!

To help, we have created a free checklist to get you organised in control. Just head to our website www.greenzebraltd.com and click on "Free Resources".

And if you need a bit more help, our Tax Return pricing starts at £200 + VAT. Just give us a call today on 01264 598170 or email [email protected].

06/10/2026

A freelance business consultant worked with corporate clients on short-term projects.

They had been trading for several years as a sole trader and were earning a strong income — but had no clear system for managing their finances.

When they came to Green Zebra, they had no idea how much tax was due and were experiencing:

• Inconsistent bookkeeping and record keeping
• Uncertainty about what they could claim as expenses
• No visibility of profit during the year
• Stress around self-assessment deadlines

Despite earning good money, they described their finances as “guesswork.”

So what did we do?

We introduced a simple, structured system:

• Cleaned up and organised historical records
• Set up a straightforward bookkeeping process
• Reviewed allowable expenses and corrected classifications
• Calculated an accurate tax position
• Introduced a simple monthly financial review process
• Provided ongoing support and proactive communication

AND explained it all in simple and easy to understand terms.

Within a short period, the client had:

• Full visibility of their income and expenses
• A clear understanding of their tax position
• Confidence in what they could safely draw from the business
• Reduced financial stress significantly
• A consistent monthly financial routine

They no longer relied on “guessing” their position — everything became clear and manageable.

The client said “I finally feel like I know where I stand financially. I’m no longer worrying about surprise tax bills or whether I’ve missed something. Everything is clear and under control.”

Most sole traders don’t need more income to feel better about their business.

They need clarity.

Once the numbers are visible, decisions become easier and stress reduces almost immediately.

10/09/2026

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲?

There are lots of expenses you can legitimately put through your business — but there are also plenty that you can't.

And getting it wrong can mean paying more tax than you need to… or claiming something HMRC won't accept.

Things like travel, meals, working from home, mobile phones, subscriptions and even your clothes can all have different rules.

The problem is, it isn't always obvious what you can and can't claim.

So we've put together a FREE guide for business owners explaining exactly what you can claim — and what you can't.

It’s simple, practical and designed to help you avoid the common mistakes.

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆?

Download our free Expenses Guide — the link is in our bio, just head to the Resources Page on our website.

And don't forget to share with your business network.

08/09/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲?

Another one of our frequently asked questions.

The answer is… sometimes.

And this is another example of where expenses can get confusing.

You can't simply buy your lunch because you're working and put it through the business.

But there are circumstances where food and subsistence can be an allowable business expense — particularly when you're travelling for business.

And there are different rules depending on the circumstances.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘄𝗲'𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲.

It explains some of the most common expenses business owners ask us about — what you can claim, what you can't, and where you need to be careful.

If you're a business owner and expenses are confusing you, grab your free copy.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗼, 𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝘁 www.greenzebraltd.com

You'll find many other free downloads on our website too - all designed to help you manage and grow your business.

Cathy

07/09/2026

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀?

If you're running your business from home, there may be certain household costs you can claim through your business.

But — and this is important — you can't just put your entire household bill through the company!

There are specific rules around what qualifies and how much you can claim.

And the same applies to things like your phone, internet and other costs you use for both business and personal purposes.

It's one of those areas where it's easy to either claim too much… or not claim enough.

𝗪𝗲'𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀.

So before you leave money on the table, download your free copy.

The link is in our bio, just head to the Resources Page on our website www.greenzebraltd.com

03/09/2026

Our FREE Downloads are now LIVE!

Want to know which expenses you can legitimately claim through your business ... just download our free guide.

All guides can be found on our website - link is in our Bio ... but if in doubt just head to www.greenzebraltd.com.

We've spent the summer designing a range of guides that are tailored to Helping YOU as a business owner - whether you're a sole trader or LTD Company owner.

Why? Because we want to help business owners simplify their accounts, and business planning.

No catch, no gimmicks. Just a free download.

I'd love to know what you think.

12/08/2026

Sole Traders - This year can be the year where your tax return isn't stressful.

Don't wait until your year end to start preparing for it.

That's one of the biggest mistakes sole traders can make.

Getting organised throughout the year makes your accounts, tax return and year-end review far less stressful.

That's why we've created our FREE End of Year Checklist for Sole Traders.

It will help you stay organised, know what to review and feel confident that you're on track long before your year end arrives.

📥 To Download your copy just click on the link in our Bio or visit www.greenzebraltd.com

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