Making Tax Digital – No Bullshit Cheat Sheet for Salon Owners (UK)
Stop panicking about HMRC and get a simple plan instead.
Most salon owners are quietly shitting themselves about Making Tax Digital.
This cheat sheet is the “talk you off the ledge + show you what to do” guide you should have had from day one.
What it is
A straight-talking, salon-specific guide to Making Tax Digital, written in plain English – no accountant jargon, no scare tactics, no fluff.
You get a multi-page PDF that includes:
 
The True Cheat Sheet (at-a-glance)
Pin this by the desk and you’re set.
60-second “Am I OK?” checklist
What MTD actually is (in salon language)
Who it affects – VAT salons, chair renters, limited companies
The 3 things you actually have to do
Best-practice setup for a calm, compliant salon
Weekly / monthly / quarterly routine (10–15 mins, not a full-time job)
 Calm-The-Fuck-Down Guide
For when your brain is spiralling.
Old way vs MTD way (so it finally clicks)
“What if I get it wrong?” – what HMRC really cares about
A 7-day “Get My Shit Together” plan to get you moving
Real talk on honest mistakes vs actual trouble
 
 Real Salon Stuff (not generic small business crap)
Chair renters vs employed staff – who’s responsible for what
What to watch if you’re getting close to the VAT threshold
How to handle tips, vouchers, and salon-specific mess
Tiny profit dashboard you can fill in so you actually see what you’re making
 Use your accountant properly
Exact questions to ask so you stop feeling stupid in those meetings
Where MTD ends and “get a professional involved” begins
Who it’s for
Salon owners in the UK
Independent stylists and chair renters who know they should “sort their shit out”
Anyone who hates spreadsheets, avoids brown envelopes, and wants to feel in control of their money
What you get
Instant digital download (PDF)
NBNDJP branding, straight-talking tone
Designed so you can:
Print page 1 as a quick reference
Read the rest when you’re stressed and need a clear plan