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Latest articles for Small businesses

Latest articles for Small businesses

Working on employee performance and goals

23 May, 2025 19 min read

Performance review template to download and edit

Stuart Broad, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Bryan Habana

22 May, 2025 5 min read

High performance under pressure: What businesses can learn from elite sport

21 May, 2025 6 min read

How accounting in the era of AI is driving business success

A woman speaks to a member of the Sage team at the Sage Copilot desk at Accountex 2025.

15 May, 2025 6 min read

Accountex 2025: The AI-powered future of accounting is here

Sage employee interviews Spennymoor Town FC managing director, Ian Geldard.

14 May, 2025 2 min read

Welcome to Spennymoor Town FC — a phoenix rising from the flames

Gary Neville, former professional football player and now entrepreneur, smiles as he is interviewed on camera.

13 May, 2025 1 min read

Gary Neville’s philosophy on entrepreneurial success

Woman working on business financial tasks

8 May, 2025 8 min read

What is an invoice payment?

Dealing with payroll tasks

6 May, 2025 7 min read

When to outsource payroll: The tips you need

Managing taxes is an important part of running a business

5 May, 2025 9 min read

What are R&D tax credits and how do you claim them?

Man working on laptop at desk and looking at business priorities

2 May, 2025 7 min read

What is back pay? A guide for HR and payroll teams

Working on strategy and financials

30 April, 2025 6 min read

Is accounts receivable an asset or liability? Everything you need to know

Meeting with an employee

28 April, 2025 7 min read

One to one meeting: A guide for managers and HR teams

22 April, 2025 5 min read

Why effective business energy management is essential in the coming years

Managing business and employee tasks

15 April, 2025 8 min read

What is payroll accounting? A guide for HR and payroll teams

Working on payroll tasks

14 April, 2025 6 min read

Pre-tax deductions: A guide for HR and payroll managers

Working on business accounts

11 April, 2025 7 min read

What is the accounts receivable process?

Dealing with payment tasks as a business owner

10 April, 2025 7 min read

Invoice template for sole traders and self-employed workers

Working on tax requirements

9 April, 2025 11 min read

What is corporation tax?

Working on employee tasks

8 April, 2025 15 min read

How to deliver a performance improvement plan (PIP) with template

woman working on financial tasks

7 April, 2025 6 min read

Neonatal care leave and pay in 2025: What HR and payroll teams need to know

Staying on top of business changes

7 April, 2025 7 min read

3 big payroll changes for HR teams and employers in 2025

Managing rising costs is a key part of running a business

7 April, 2025 7 min read

Employers’ National Insurance: How 2025 rise affects businesses and what do to now

Checking on business finances

7 April, 2025 8 min read

How to set your business up for success in the new tax year

Working on feedback tasks for the team

4 April, 2025 9 min read

The ultimate 360 degree feedback guide: Examples and template