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Hiring and managing employees in a small business

Ready to hire your first employee? Discover how to interview, hire, manage and support your first member of staff.

4 May, 2021

Hybrid working: How to manage remote and workplace employees

Hybrid working offers benefits to both employees and businesses. Here's what employers need to know about this alternati...

3 May, 2021

I started a beauty business to deal with corporate burnout

Rachel Clark, the founder of shampoo brand called Nut and Noggin, reveals why she swapped the corporate world for entrpr...

3 May, 2021

How to do construction accounting: Your comprehensive guide

Want to know how construction accounting differs from other industries, and how to do construction accounting? This arti...

29 April, 2021

Construction Industry Scheme: What the CIS rule changes mean for you

The CIS rules changed from 6 April 2021. We explain what's new and highlight what the new rules mean for your constructi...

26 April, 2021

How to get funding to start a business

Banks, grants, investors, crowdfunding, and friends and family are some of the ways to get funding to start a business,

26 April, 2021

How to start a clothing business

Want to start your own clothing business? Discover the 10 steps you need to take to turn your idea into reality - and a ...

23 April, 2021

How to cook up a winning restaurant business plan

Want to set up your own restaurant and follow in the footsteps of Angela Hartnett? A restaurant business plan will keep ...

22 April, 2021

Small business administration: Your easy guide to managing your admin

Discover the small business administration tasks you'll need to fulfil as you run your company and tips to help you comp...

21 April, 2021

Lockdown restrictions easing: How employers can prepare for a return to the workplace

As lockdown restrictions ease, careful planning can ensure a safe return to work and boost your goals. Here's how to hel...

21 April, 2021

How to start a bookkeeping business: Top tips to help you succeed

Thinking about starting your own bookkeeping business? If so, you're in the right place to learn about taking the steps ...

20 April, 2021

Tredwells: How pivoting and promotion gave this restaurant a recipe to get through the pandemic

How has the restaurant sector done to adapt during the pandemic? The owner of Tredwells shares her story and offers some...

19 April, 2021

How to start a baking business from home

How do you start a baking business from home? Ryan Panchoo, the founder of doughnut company Borough 22, shares his story...

19 April, 2021

IR35 soft landing period and implications for contractors

The IR35 off-payroll rules for medium and larger-sized businesses came into effect on 6 April 2021. Learn what this mean...

15 April, 2021

Consolidated financial reporting: 5 things to consider when turning complex data into valuable insights

Discover how tech and global changes play a role when it comes to consolidated financial reporting and creating valuable...

12 April, 2021

Coronavirus financial support timeline: How you can apply and when the schemes end

Learn when the coronavirus financial support schemes end so you can submit your applications in time and get the help yo...

9 April, 2021

SEISS: What you must do to claim the fourth and fifth Self Employed Income Support Scheme grants

HMRC will call you if you're eligible for the fourth and fifth SEISS grants. We explain what this involves – and what yo...

9 April, 2021

Bank feeds: How using Sage Accounting makes bank reconciliation quick and easy

Discover how you can use Sage Accounting to utilise bank feeds and make time-consuming manual bank reconciliation a thin...

9 April, 2021

New tax year: Key changes and initiatives for 2021/22

Learn about a number of key changes, which came in either on 1 April or at the start of the new tax year, that will affe...

9 April, 2021

The VAT Return has changed. Here’s what you need to know

The phrasing of the VAT Return has changed. What are these changes and how do they affect your business? We explain ever...

8 April, 2021

Coronavirus recovery plan 2021: Extended schemes and new financial support measures for businesses

Updated and extended coronavirus financial support measures were announced in the 2021 Budget. We take a look at how to ...

8 April, 2021

8 HR tips for managing remote teams effectively

Remote working is here to stay. Read on for top tips on staying organised and managing your remote teams effectively.

6 April, 2021

How a small business can thrive when it loses 40 percent of its work

Halo PR founder Jess Ratty talks about the challenges of running her business, celebrates the successes and shares some ...

5 April, 2021

Payroll year end doesn't have to be stressful for your business

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

Payroll year end is approaching but don't panic, there’s still time to get your requirements sorted. Here's what you nee...

1 April, 2021

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Latest articles for Small businesses

Hiring and managing employees in a small business

Hybrid working: How to manage remote and workplace employees

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How to do construction accounting: Your comprehensive guide

Construction Industry Scheme: What the CIS rule changes mean for you

How to get funding to start a business

How to start a clothing business

How to cook up a winning restaurant business plan

Small business administration: Your easy guide to managing your admin

Lockdown restrictions easing: How employers can prepare for a return to the workplace

How to start a bookkeeping business: Top tips to help you succeed

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IR35 soft landing period and implications for contractors

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Bank feeds: How using Sage Accounting makes bank reconciliation quick and easy

New tax year: Key changes and initiatives for 2021/22

The VAT Return has changed. Here’s what you need to know

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