Politics
Tax advantages of a limited company or sole trader?
Being a sole trader means that you run your own business as an individual and are essentially self-employed. This is the most popular way of trading in the UK, with...
9 myths about Making Tax Digital busted – Small Business UK
Put simply, MTD is the government initiative to digitise the tax system and is being introduced in multiple stages over the next few years. HMRC hopes the new system...
Should you use AI to draft commercial contracts? – Small Business UK
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to write everything from emails to entire legal documents, it’s tempting for small and medium-sized business owners to rely...
What is the VAT threshold?
By Tim Adler on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs The VAT threshold is the volume of annual turnover at which businesses...
8 digital marketing solutions to grow your business – Small Business UK
You may have heard endless praise for digital marketing and how it can revolutionise your business – but where on earth (or, indeed, on the web) do you start?...
Small Business profit and loss account template
A profit and loss account (P&L) template is important whether you are running a business or in the process of setting one up. If you’re just starting, P&L forecasting...
Microsoft Windows 10 support ends – here’s what you need to do now – Small Business UK
As of October 14, Microsoft is wrapping up its support and it’s crucial that the estimated 46 per cent of people who still use Windows 10 take action. “The...
Are there any free card readers for small businesses? – Small Business UK
The short answer is no, but there are some lower-cost options out there. When thinking about costs, consider your monthly fees along with your transaction fees, set-up fees and...
Kevin Hollinrake MP: ‘I’ve never written a business plan for a new business’ – Small Business UK
Welcome to Small Business Snippets, the podcast from SmallBusiness.co.uk. Today’s guest is Kevin Hollinrake, chairman of the Conservative Party. Ahead of the Conservative Party Conference 2025, Kevin shares his...
The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs – Small Business UK
The wellbeing of your employees will play a crucial role in the success of your people and in turn, your business. Every business risks losing employees to long-term absences...
