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10 best business insurance providers in the UK – Small Business UK
If you’re running a business in the UK and in need of insurance, there’ll no doubt be plenty of insurers scrambling to get your attention. However, it’s essential that...
Opening a business bank account – how-to and best accounts
Choosing the right business bank account is an opportunity to get your business fundamentals right from the beginning. While it may be inconvenient to maintain a separate account for...
Spring Forecast 2026 announcements for small businesses – live blog – Small Business UK
Rachel Reeves has made her Spring Forecast 2026 announcement and reacted to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecast. As predicted, there wasn’t much today, with further announcements being...
How to start a clothing business – Small Business UK
Picture it: your own clothing boutique where you style your customers and have impassioned conversations about fashion. That’s before we talk about the allure of designing your own line....
The 6 best retail POS systems – Small Business UK
UPDATED: As a retailer, you need a point of sale (POS) system that can not only handle a high number of sales (and at an affordable cost to you),...
What to know before starting your own cleaning business
If you are thinking about setting up your own cleaning business, there are a few things you need to consider before doing so. First of all, you need to...
How to get a business loan in 5 steps – Small Business UK
Running a successful small business requires healthy cash flow, sustainable growth, adaptability, and forward-planning. Naturally, this might require an extra injection of cash from time to time. Business loans...
A guide to small business funding: Loans, eligibility and applications – Small Business UK
In this article, we walk you through what business funding is, the different types of funding you can apply for, how to make sure you’re eligible, and how to...
Spring Forecast 2026 – what small businesses should expect – Small Business UK
The Spring Forecast is scheduled for March 3, 2026. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) is set to provide its latest fiscal forecast, which the Chancellor will respond to....
How to start a vending machine business – Small Business UK
A vending machine might not be the most obvious idea for a new business venture, but it can be a lower-stress and flexible way of earning an income. If...
