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How to take payments as a small business – Small Business UK
How you take payments is crucial for any small business. The shift away from cash to contactless continues to increase – according to the latest data from UK Finance,...
Best payroll software for small businesses – Small Business UK
Payroll can be made a whole lot easier if you have the right software. Automating routine tasks and making payment easier for workers, whatever their working and pay structure,...
Pubs to get 15% discount on business rates – Small Business UK
Pubs and music venues will be given a 15 per cent discount on their business rates bills from April 2026. This will be followed by a two-year real-terms freeze....
How to start a business – Small Business UK
Starting a business is a common goal around the new year, or at any time of year. The universal head-scratcher is where to begin. Whether you’re starting a trades,...
Submitting your first self-assessment as a new sole trader – Small Business UK
This is a beginner’s guide to self-assessment, designed to help sole traders who are just starting out or performing a tax return for the first time. We’ll cover basics...
The essential guide to small business marketing
In a massively competitive business landscape, small business marketing can be a real struggle for company owners, particularly in the early stages. Faced with the task of getting the...
A guide to successful email marketing
If done well email marketing can still deliver dependable results. With the sales funnel becoming ever more complicated and GDPR around the corner, now more than ever, businesses need...
7 best email marketing software for UK businesses – Small Business UK
The purpose of email marketing is to inform your customers and leads of what’s new at your business – be that offers, new stock, what’s best for the season...
The hidden risks of outsourcing – contractor safety regulations SMEs shouldn’t ignore – Small Business UK
Outsourcing work to contractors is often the quickest and most cost-effective way for SMEs to get things done, whether that is a repair, a deep clean, a small demolition,...
6 of the best business ideas for 2026 – Small Business UK
Here is a rundown of the best business ideas for 2026: running an online course, massage therapist, franchise, cybersecurity consultancy, specialist recruiter and creative studio. You’ve probably clicked on...
