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Latest articles for Small businesses

Latest articles for Small businesses

Sam Jones

21 May, 2026 37 min read

How to fund a start-up: Top tips from Dragons’ Den’s ‘best ever pitcher’

Mart Drake-Knight

20 May, 2026 36 min read

How small start-ups can take shape with little money and a big idea

20 May, 2026 9 min read

How business time management helps you transition from side hustle to start-up

Don't forget about pensions if you're self-employed

20 May, 2026 11 min read

How to start a small business in the UK

20 May, 2026 6 min read

What you need to know before opening a bar or club in the UK

Looking at business data

20 May, 2026 15 min read

UK unicorns: How promising start-ups can scale and secure investment

Managing key metrics for non-profit organisations

18 May, 2026 12 min read

Planning a charity or nonprofit budget template: Example and best practices

18 May, 2026 8 min read

Charity audit checklist: Guide and tools to plan ahead

18 May, 2026 9 min read

How to claim business travel expenses on tax in the UK

Sage Member Masterclass

18 May, 2026 9 min read

How to track business expenses

18 May, 2026 7 min read

The general ledger report: what it is and how to read it

Women in a shop environment working on Black Friday promotions

8 May, 2026 12 min read

How many working hours in a year UK 2026

8 May, 2026 11 min read

How do purchase orders work?

8 May, 2026 9 min read

Mastering hotel budgeting: Strategies for financial success in hospitality

VICE x Sage present On the Up

7 May, 2026 8 min read

How do you generate a start-up idea that actually works?

7 May, 2026 19 min read

How to start a side hustle: Planning and execution tips

1 May, 2026 23 min read

How to start an e-commerce business and website

1 May, 2026 6 min read

How to start a business with no money

Meeting with an employee

1 May, 2026 7 min read

How to craft a 60-second start-up pitch

1 May, 2026 1 min read

How to attract angel investors to your start-up: A practical guide

1 May, 2026 11 min read

Should you start a boring business?

Zara Nanu

1 May, 2026 1 min read

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

1 May, 2026 4 min read

How do you apply for a startup accelerator programme?

A landlord discussing the Renters' Rights Act with tenants

30 April, 2026 8 min read

The Renters’ Rights Act in 2026 and beyond: A practical guide for small landlords