Get the calculator out - it's time to tally up the cost of your first hire. We'll be covering pensions, training and more ...

Read on for our summary of key small business announcements from the Autumn Budget 2026, plus a live blog of the event ...

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The UK General Election is over, but what’s next for small business owners? We take a deep-dive into Labour’s plans. The dust has settled, and General Election 2024 is over, with Labour emerging as ...

Does SmallBusiness.co.uk accept new contributors? Yes. On a case-by-case basis, we accept one-off posts from outside contributors that fit in with the areas we cover. We don’t pay freelancers, but ...

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What business grants are available in Wales? Wales is a beautiful nation with inspiring scenery, wonderful hospitality and leisure activities and a proud industrial heritage. But beyond the ...

Just as plants need water, businesses need cash to stay healthy. That’s what cash flow is all about – the money flowing through your business – and it’s absolutely vital. Cash flow forecasting goes ...

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 ...

Open your business bank account today. Choosing the right business bank account is an opportunity to get your business fundamentals right from the beginning. While it may be inconvenient to maintain a ...

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 accepting ...