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How to start a business – Small Business UK
Starting a business is a common goal around the new year, or at any time of year. The universal head-scratcher is where to begin. Whether you’re starting a trades,...
Submitting your first self-assessment as a new sole trader – Small Business UK
This is a beginner’s guide to self-assessment, designed to help sole traders who are just starting out or performing a tax return for the first time. We’ll cover basics...
The essential guide to small business marketing
In a massively competitive business landscape, small business marketing can be a real struggle for company owners, particularly in the early stages. Faced with the task of getting the...
A guide to successful email marketing
If done well email marketing can still deliver dependable results. With the sales funnel becoming ever more complicated and GDPR around the corner, now more than ever, businesses need...
7 best email marketing software for UK businesses – Small Business UK
The purpose of email marketing is to inform your customers and leads of what’s new at your business – be that offers, new stock, what’s best for the season...
The hidden risks of outsourcing – contractor safety regulations SMEs shouldn’t ignore – Small Business UK
Outsourcing work to contractors is often the quickest and most cost-effective way for SMEs to get things done, whether that is a repair, a deep clean, a small demolition,...
6 of the best business ideas for 2026 – Small Business UK
Here is a rundown of the best business ideas for 2026: running an online course, massage therapist, franchise, cybersecurity consultancy, specialist recruiter and creative studio. You’ve probably clicked on...
How to make money on Twitch – Small Business UK
There are a few ways to earn money on Twitch. It can be tricky to earn a decent income, but like other social media platforms, building a loyal community...
2025 for small businesses and what’s coming up in 2026 – Small Business UK
The year 2025 has been a wild ride for small businesses, with actions from the 2024 Autumn Budget coming in and lots of verbal volleying around the future rights...
5 small businesses from Christmas films – rated
As a small business owner, you likely haven’t stopped for Christmas. When you do, the answer to a spot of seasonal downtime is universal: watching Christmas films. You’ll typically...
