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Compare payroll software for UK small businesses – Small Business UK
Choosing the right payroll software can not only save you money; it can also save you valuable time. It’s an important decision to get right, as otherwise you could...
Best payment apps for small businesses – Small Business UK
The number of providers offering payment services to UK small businesses has exploded. Many of these are app-based solutions, which offer businesses a simple and cost-effective way to start...
What are the funding options for hospitality businesses? – Small Business UK
It feels like the hospitality sector has been in crisis for a while. In the last half-decade, we’ve had the pandemic, rising energy prices and the cost of living,...
Securing funding for a small business – Small Business UK
Starting a small business is a dream for many people, and when you finally decide to take the plunge and make it happen you suddenly have a lot to...
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...
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...