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Coronavirus: What financial support is available for your business?

Read this comprehensive guide on the financial support that's available to help your business during the coronavirus out...

29 May, 2020

How to improve the invoicing and payment process for customers

Follow these three tips to get the invoicing and payment process right and you'll make life easier for your customers an...

28 May, 2020

Make sure you submit your self-assessment tax return by the 31 January deadline

Why bank feeds can help your business be more efficient

Learn about bank feeds, an accounting innovation that can help your business reduce manual reconciliation work and becom...

27 May, 2020

How to build a business culture of smart decision making

Discover how using your data in the right way can lead to smart decision making by following these five simple but essen...

25 May, 2020

Bank reconciliation: This is how to save time on this vital task

Bank reconciliation is a core task for business owners and finance managers. Here's how to do it properly so you have su...

21 May, 2020

Coronavirus: Financial measures unveiled to support UK businesses

Learn about financial measures announced by the government in light of coronavirus (COVID-19) and what they mean for you...

21 May, 2020

Ramsac: ‘We are running a marathon – it’s not the time to trim business muscle’

The founder of IT firm Ramsac talks about how his business has responded to the coronavirus outbreak and why there's bee...

20 May, 2020

Understanding payslips: 7 tips to help your employees

Understanding payslips can be confusing for employees. Follow these seven tips to make things clearer for them and save ...

15 May, 2020

Coronavirus Self-Employment Income Support Scheme: What you need to know

Learn about the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS), a government initiative to help self-employed workers due...

14 May, 2020

Self-employed? Follow these steps to manage your finances and accounts

Coronavirus: What the government lockdown easing plans mean for your business

The government has revealed the first steps of its coronavirus lockdown easing plans. Discover what they mean for your b...

12 May, 2020

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme FAQ: What it means for employers

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will help employers but it has many qualifying conditions. Here are answers to some...

12 May, 2020

What is an MTD digital link? Get ready for new guidelines from HMRC

Making Tax Digital will change when the 100% digital link rule comes into force. Do you copy and paste data for your VAT...

7 May, 2020

Jen Walker, owner of The Split Screen Coffee Company

The Split Screen Coffee Company: ‘Mothballing my business is a strong shot of reality’

The founder of the Split Screen Coffee Company talks about pausing her business due to coronavirus and planning for the ...

5 May, 2020

Burbidge: ‘Our business survived two world wars, but coronavirus is one of our biggest challenges’

The managing director of Burbidge talks about the challenges his business faces due to coronavirus and what's being done...

29 April, 2020

Why spreadsheets are slowing your annual leave processes down

Managing annual leave with spreadsheets can be tedious for HR professionals as they slow things down. Here's why using H...

28 April, 2020

Why HR technology can improve how you manage your people

If you want to improve how you manage your people, HR technology can help you achieve this. Read this to see what it can...

27 April, 2020

How to create a winning business strategy

Discover how to create a business strategy that will see your company through the good times and the bad, so you can mee...

25 April, 2020

VAT domestic reverse charge for construction: 23 things you need to know

What is the VAT reverse charge for construction? How will it work within the construction industry? These and many more ...

20 April, 2020

How to write a business plan

A business plan is essential for reaching financial success. Download our business plan template and get started on real...

15 April, 2020

How to help your employees work from home

Working remotely may be a new experience for your employees. Here are tips to help them work from home and keep your bus...

14 April, 2020

Statutory Sick Pay: A simple guide for businesses

Learn about what Statutory Sick Pay is, how it works, what it means for your employees, and how it's been amended due to...

2 April, 2020

GDPR and PSD2 are coming - are you ready for them?

How to create a business continuity plan for your company

Coronavirus has prompted companies to think about business continuity. Here's how to write an effective business continu...

1 April, 2020

Business intelligence: How to drive data-driven insights into customers and staff

Discover how business intelligence and using data-driven insights can help your company make smarter decisions.

30 March, 2020

Spring Budget 2020: What the outcomes mean for businesses

The Spring Budget 2020 introduces help for businesses impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19), as well as a series of other b...

27 March, 2020

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“Manage your suppliers. Don’t be afraid to ask for a discount to boost your profit but don’t be so ruthless that it affects your relationship.”

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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme FAQ: What it means for employers

Coronavirus: What financial support is available for your business?

Coronavirus Self-Employment Income Support Scheme: What you need to know

Payroll year end checklist: Here's what your business needs to do

Headlines

Coronavirus: What financial support is available for your business?

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme FAQ: What it means for employers

Coronavirus: Financial measures unveiled to support UK businesses

Latest articles for Small businesses

Coronavirus: What financial support is available for your business?

How to improve the invoicing and payment process for customers

Why bank feeds can help your business be more efficient

How to build a business culture of smart decision making

Bank reconciliation: This is how to save time on this vital task

Coronavirus: Financial measures unveiled to support UK businesses

Ramsac: ‘We are running a marathon – it’s not the time to trim business muscle’

Understanding payslips: 7 tips to help your employees

Coronavirus Self-Employment Income Support Scheme: What you need to know

Coronavirus: What the government lockdown easing plans mean for your business

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme FAQ: What it means for employers

What is an MTD digital link? Get ready for new guidelines from HMRC

The Split Screen Coffee Company: ‘Mothballing my business is a strong shot of reality’

Burbidge: ‘Our business survived two world wars, but coronavirus is one of our biggest challenges’

Why spreadsheets are slowing your annual leave processes down

Why HR technology can improve how you manage your people

How to create a winning business strategy

VAT domestic reverse charge for construction: 23 things you need to know

How to write a business plan

How to help your employees work from home

Statutory Sick Pay: A simple guide for businesses

How to create a business continuity plan for your company

Business intelligence: How to drive data-driven insights into customers and staff

Spring Budget 2020: What the outcomes mean for businesses

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Inside the Ambition: Roice Gummer on transforming lives with Supreme Being Fitness

Inside the Ambition: Nigel Richardson on embracing his inner superhero for Secret Hamper

Inside the Ambition: Simon Lamb on running marathons to drive his focus at Sylvadale

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Alex Jordan

Amanda Alexander

Nicky Larkin

Keir Thomas-Bryant

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