Politics
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...
What is a PDQ machine and how does it work?
A PDQ (process data quickly) machine is a device used by a merchant that, as the name suggests, quickly processes and approves card transactions. So what’s the difference between...
Best small business loans in the UK
As a small business owner you might be thinking about loans as a way of starting or growing your company. Unfortunately, loans are notoriously complicated, riddled with complex terms...
The 7 best POS systems for bars and pubs – Small Business UK
Be it a nightclub, wine bar, or gastropub serving food, you need a point of sale (POS) system that makes yours and your team’s lives easier and keeps your...
How to start a baking business – Small Business UK
Baking is a romantic pastime: showing love through food, boundless creativity and the ability to sell treats that a mainstream baker wouldn’t. Sounds like plenty of reason to start...
Worldfirst vs Airwallex comparison | 2026
Both offer multi-currency accounts, business cards and competitive FX and transfer fees – all with a broad global reach. But which one is right for your business? While both...
International Money Transfer for Business – Best Providers to Send Money Abroad – Small Business UK
This system, which relies on a trusted network of brokers and acquaintances to honour debts, has proved resilient, but can’t provide the speed and sophistication required by modern businesses....
How to start a consulting business – Small Business UK
Starting a consulting business is something to consider if you have a lot of knowledge or expertise in a certain field and you feel it’s time to branch off...
Employment Rights Act 2025 and the changes you need to prepare for – Small Business UK
On February 4, the government published its first set of measures around the controversial Employment Rights Act 2025, which got Royal Assent just before Christmas. We’re going to go...
