Reeves has confirmed that Minimum Wage for workers over the age of 21 will rise to £12.71 in April 2026, a 50p increase on ...

As Autumn Budget 2025 comes ever closer, we take a look at the latest predictions and how they could affect small businesses Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the Autumn Budget for November 26, ...

In this article, we explain what an employee ownership trust is along with the pros and cons of moving to this model Employee ownership trusts (EOTs) are relatively new in the business world. Simon ...

Make the right decision about your small business bank account, whether you're just starting out or you're more established If you run a small business, you’ll need a business bank account, but how do ...

In an increasingly cashless society, if you don’t have card payment machines, you risk losing out on sales. The 2025 UK Payment Markets report, found that debit card payments are by far the country’s ...

Considering a digital banking platform over one of the traditional stalwarts? We've picked out 12 of the best for your perusal. Digital banking platforms, also known as Authorised Payment Institutions ...

Do I need to register a company name if I am a sole trader? You don’t need to register a company name if you are a sole trader. However, you should register with HMRC to let them know they should ...

In this guide we explain the key things small businesses need to consider when setting up a pop-up shop in the UK. Nearly a third of new British businesses will begin life as a pop-up shop, according ...

Kai Feller from Bark.com offers up some tips on how to make the onboarding process better for new employees. At the heart of every business are the people it employs – this is why onboarding is so ...

If you need to set up a workplace pension for your employees, make sure you know what to consider and which providers are out there Having a workplace pension is an essential for your employees. Not ...

Nearly half of small businesses that have taken out government emergency coronavirus loans do not intend to repay them. Forty-three per cent of businesses that have taken out either Bounce Back Loans ...

Spends around £284bn each year on goods and services? Issues around 1,500 new contract opportunities each week? Pays on time and won’t go bust? Wants SMEs to be suppliers – awards around 59 per cent ...