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Latest small business news
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New tax laws for businesses in 2026 – and Self Assessment shake-up
Tax laws you need to know if you earn income from self-employment or property.
4-minute read
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What is the national minimum wage in 2026? A guide for employers
Read our guide to the 2025 rates in the UK.
4-minute read
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How to protect your business premises from Storm Goretti
Whether it’s snow, strong winds, or heavy rain, severe weather can cause problems for your business. Here’s how to prepare and prevent the worst damage.
7-minute read
Recent how-to guides and business tips
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4-minute read
New tax laws for businesses in 2026 – and Self Assessment shake-up
Tax laws you need to know if you earn income from self-employment or property.
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4-minute read
What is the national minimum wage in 2026? A guide for employers
Read our guide to the 2025 rates in the UK.
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7-minute read
How to protect your business premises from Storm Goretti
Whether it’s snow, strong winds, or heavy rain, severe weather can cause problems for your business. Here’s how…
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10-minute read
Self Assessment payment on account (2026 update)
Will Making Tax Digital affect payment on account?
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9-minute read
How long to keep tax records in the UK (2026 update)
How long do you really need to keep your tax records after you file your Self Assessment?
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4-minute read
Revealed: best buy-to-let areas set to boom in 2026
Discover where’s home to the best buy-to-let areas for 2026.
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Landlords warned as local councils crack down on compliance
Local councils are being given new powers to investigate landlords.
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5 construction industry predictions for 2026
Here’s our predictions for what 2026 could look like for tradespeople in the UK.
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8-minute read
Accidental damage vs wear and tear – a guide for landlords
Good communication and quick a response can help you to protect your property.
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Are you prepared for Making Tax Digital?
Making Tax Digital for VAT is already in place. But Making Tax Digital for income tax is coming from April 2026 – changing how small businesses and landlords file and pay tax. Make sure you’re prepared.
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Making Tax Digital for business income tax
Making Tax Digital will affect how you pay income tax from 2026.
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Making Tax Digital for landlord income tax: get ready for 2026 changes
Find out more on key dates, how to comply, and how to register.
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The 9 best self-employed accounting software for 2025
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Monzo’s built-in MTD tool: is it really this easy?
Free financial calculators and business tools
Whether you need to work out how much VAT to add to invoices or the profit margin on a new product, our free calculators are here to help you.
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How to work out profit margin – profit margin calculator
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What is ROI and how do you measure it? ROI calculator
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How much is VAT? VAT calculator for businesses
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