Politics

Pros and cons of employee ownership trusts (EOTs) – Small Business UK
Employee ownership trusts (EOTs) are relatively new in the business world. However, they’ve had a recent surge in popularity. The results from a recent freedom of information request show...
Tips for staying cool in the office
Cutting out teas and coffee, investing in a personal fan and only eating small portions are some of the ways that sweltering staff can beat the heat and keep...
Which card payment machine should I get for my small business? – Small Business UK
You might be mulling over a new card reader – one that’s faster, has more features or has in-built fraud detection, for instance. Here, we’ll be talking about the...
Top benefits of HR software for small businesses
HR software makes managing people simple by streamlining admins tasks such as requesting and approving holiday. This allows you or any HR staff within your business to spend less...
How do I verify my identity on Companies House? – Small Business UK
Company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will have to verify their identity with Companies House starting from November 18, 2025. The government hope that this will make...
6 examples of sole traders – Small Business UK
What are some examples of sole traders? A sole trader can do or be anything really – the key thing is that, legally, there is no distinction between you...
What is in the government’s Small Business Plan? – Small Business UK
The government has officially launched its Small Business Plan. A list of measures have been included, with varying levels of detail. The government believes that accelerating SME growth by...
How do I build a website for my small business?
When you’re at the stage where you need to build a website for your small business, it is one of the most important things you’ll need to get right...
Hospitality red tape cut – what small businesses could see next – Small Business UK
To revive the high street, the government is planning to introduce a raft of changes to reduce red tape for hospitality businesses. Pubs, cafés, restaurants, bars and music venues...
Top 5 virtual landline providers for small businesses – Small Business UK
You may already be aware that traditional landlines will be no more from January 31, 2027. Perhaps you’ve been shopping around for virtual landline providers already and feel overwhelmed...
Making Tax Digital for corporation tax scrapped – Small Business UK
The government has confirmed that Making Tax Digital (MTD) will be scrapped for corporation tax (CT). It was revealed in passing in HMRC’s Transformation Roadmap. Within the document, it...
5 things you need to know about MTD for Income Tax – Small Business UK
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will change how eligible sole traders and landlords handle their income tax from April 2026, adding in some new legal requirements. It’s...