If you run your own business as a sole trader, there is a good chance that at some point you have stared at a receipt and thought: “Can I claim this?” You are not alone. It is one of the most common questions bookkeepers hear, and the answer is not always obvious.

You figured out your trade, found your clients, and got on with it. But somewhere along the way, you probably realised that running a business demands a whole different set of skills on top of the actual work you do. And keeping those skills sharp? That costs money.