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Understanding profit margins for restaurants

Want to understand what healthy profit margins look like for the restaurants? Read on for advice on minimising costs and...

18 June, 2021

How to start an ecommerce business and website

Want to know how to start an ecommerce business? We've got you covered. Get set up for success with our step-by-step guide.

18 June, 2021

Ready to grow your ecommerce business? Understanding these accounting basics will help

Check out our guide on ecommerce accounting basics and use the simple but essential tips to help you grow your business.

17 June, 2021

Voluntary VAT: Here’s what HMRC’s April 2022 mandatory Making Tax Digital requirements mean

How voluntary VAT payers submit VAT Returns is changing in April 2022. Here's what you need to know about Making Tax Dig...

17 June, 2021

What is the difference between job costing and process costing?

Learn more about the differences between job costing and process costing. Discover which is suitable for your business.

17 June, 2021

The power of data: 5 ways to make sure you get business decisions right

Discover the five things your company can do to use data in the right way so you make smarter business decisions.

16 June, 2021

Key policies and procedures employers and businesses should have in place

Discover the policies and procedures that employers should have in place to protect their staff and the business.

15 June, 2021

How to create a tech startup – and why you don’t necessarily need an entrepreneurial mindset

Dr Zara Nanu, the founder of Gapsquare, talks about how she started her tech startup and the importance of diversity and...

14 June, 2021

How using an HR mobile app will change how you manage your people

Discover how using an HR app can help you to stay on top of managing your people processes, save time and improve the em...

11 June, 2021

How to pay overtime, commission and bonuses to employees

Read this guide for employers outlining best practice for paying overtime and structuring commission and bonus schemes f...

11 June, 2021

Who bossed #SageTellMe on TikTok? We reveal the winner

Find out who won the #SageTellMe TikTok competition and discover some top tips to help you boss your business.

9 June, 2021

Construction project start-up checklist

Need to keep your construction projects organised? Get your free construction project start-up checklist and boss your b...

9 June, 2021

3 ways to leverage data for your business

Discover how you can leverage data to provide valuable insights that help you run your business more effectively.

4 June, 2021

Cash and accrual accounting: What is the difference?

What is cash basis accounting? How does it differ from accrual accounting? Discover the pros and cons of each method.

3 June, 2021

Making your small business ideas a reality

Setting up a business is like playing poker. You have to deal with anxiety and risk. Trained architect Arthur Kay shows ...

31 May, 2021

7 easy tips for writing your construction business plan

Discover the details to include when writing your construction business plan, covering finances, competitors and how you...

28 May, 2021

Get the best free builder and construction invoice template

Discover what you need to know about invoicing for your business then download your free construction invoice template.

27 May, 2021

There are 8 types of entrepreneur – but which one are you?

From The Perfectionist to The Visionary, there's a variety of entrepreneur types. Learn about them and discover which on...

25 May, 2021

A free guide on taking the confusion out of construction accounting

Want to know how construction accounting differs from other industries, and how to do it? Look no further than our free ...

21 May, 2021

How much profit do coffee shops make annually?

Thinking of starting up a coffee shop business? You may want to know the financial costs and profit estimates first. Rea...

20 May, 2021

Secret diary of a sole trader: Overcoming challenges during the 1st year in business

As factories and shops closed, starting a business as a sole trader in 2020 was challenging. Here, four business owners ...

19 May, 2021

How to start a business with creativity and design at its heart

The founder of bespoke cake and design startup Plumb and Rabbitts shares the struggles and highlights of running her bus...

17 May, 2021

Sage Accounting updates: Finding key contacts and tracking business performance just got easier

Discover the latest Sage Accounting updates, including how you now can quickly and easily find your customer and supplie...

14 May, 2021

E-commerce VAT in the EU is changing. Here’s what you need to know

From July 2021, the way VAT is handled for online sales from businesses worldwide to consumers in the EU is changing. Le...

13 May, 2021

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Latest articles for Small businesses

Understanding profit margins for restaurants

How to start an ecommerce business and website

Ready to grow your ecommerce business? Understanding these accounting basics will help

Voluntary VAT: Here’s what HMRC’s April 2022 mandatory Making Tax Digital requirements mean

What is the difference between job costing and process costing?

The power of data: 5 ways to make sure you get business decisions right

Key policies and procedures employers and businesses should have in place

How to create a tech startup – and why you don’t necessarily need an entrepreneurial mindset

How using an HR mobile app will change how you manage your people

How to pay overtime, commission and bonuses to employees

Who bossed #SageTellMe on TikTok? We reveal the winner

Construction project start-up checklist

3 ways to leverage data for your business

Cash and accrual accounting: What is the difference?

Making your small business ideas a reality

7 easy tips for writing your construction business plan

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There are 8 types of entrepreneur – but which one are you?

A free guide on taking the confusion out of construction accounting

How much profit do coffee shops make annually?

Secret diary of a sole trader: Overcoming challenges during the 1st year in business

How to start a business with creativity and design at its heart

Sage Accounting updates: Finding key contacts and tracking business performance just got easier

E-commerce VAT in the EU is changing. Here’s what you need to know

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