Are you a sole trader with a hefty tax bill? Take these tips to save yourself some money and help your business grow ...

Reeves has confirmed that Minimum Wage for workers over the age of 21 will rise to £12.71 in April 2026, a 50p increase on ...

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 and your business when it comes to finances, ...

In this article, we explain what an employee ownership trust is along with the pros and cons of moving to this model Employee ownership trusts (EOTs) are relatively new in the business world. Simon ...

As Autumn Budget 2025 comes ever closer, we take a look at the latest predictions and how they could affect small businesses Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the Autumn Budget for November 26, ...

Business rates are one of the UK’s oldest taxes; its origins can be traced back to the Poor Law of 1601. Business rates can be roughly defined as the tax paid for the occupation of a non-domestic ...

In this guide we explain the key things small businesses need to consider when setting up a pop-up shop in the UK. Nearly a third of new British businesses will begin life as a pop-up shop, according ...

Why do you need food stall insurance? Whether you’re showcasing your creations at a food festival, crafting Instagram-able cupcakes or cooking up street food that’s making waves, it’s important to be ...

Cyber attacks can be a massive upheaval for small businesses. In this piece, we speak to company owners who were hit by malware and share top tips for mastering small business cyber security. A recent ...

Here is our coverage of the Autumn Budget 2024 and what the Chancellor's announcements mean for small business owners Welcome to the Autumn Budget 2024, where we’ll be keeping you up to date on the ...

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan meets Lady Chanelle McCoy – entrepreneur and former Dragon on Dragons' Den Ireland Welcome to Small Business Snippets, the podcast from ...

Spends around £284bn each year on goods and services? Issues around 1,500 new contract opportunities each week? Pays on time and won’t go bust? Wants SMEs to be suppliers – awards around 59 per cent ...