Politics
Taking payments online for ecommerce businesses
It’s now easier and more affordable than ever to set up an ecommerce website and start taking payments online. You can create a website and reach millions of customers,...
Making Tax Digital thresholds and timelines – Small Business UK
With the first round of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax coming up in the new tax year, you might still be flummoxed by the whole thing. That’s why...
Late payment rules to include mandatory interest and 60-day cap – Small Business UK
The government is setting out a plan aiming to tackle late payment. New rules include a 60-day cap on payment terms to small businesses and mandatory interest applied to...
15 best UK side hustles – and how much you could earn – Small Business UK
Whether it’s managing cost of living pressures, turning your hobby into a business, or a bit of extra cash, side hustles could act as a flexible way to earn...
Best Offers for Making Tax Digital accounting software – Small Business UK
With Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax being phased in from April 2026, more and more sole traders and businesses must now use compatible software to keep digital...
The essential guide to point of sale (POS) systems
Choosing a point of sale (POS) system is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a small business owner. It can make a real difference to how...
Why ‘my business is my retirement’ could be the riskiest plan of all – Small Business UK
Around one third of SME owners in the UK are now over 55, with an estimated 1.3 to 1.5 million businesses owned by people approaching retirement age. Research by...
Global payment services for small businesses: how to avoid higher fees
No matter how small your business, it’s never been easier to reach a global marketplace of customers. But there are hidden costs to making and taking international payments that...
£3,000 Youth Jobs Grant for businesses hiring young people – Small Business UK
The government announced A Youth Jobs Grant that will pay businesses to hire young people aged 18-24 who are on benefits and have been out of work for six...
Personal branding for business leaders – Small Business UK
What do Bill Gates, James Dyson and Richard Branson have in common? It’s not just that they’re all staggeringly successful: it’s that they, alongside their brands, have become household...
