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Latest small business news
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Invisible threats to small businesses (and what to do about them)
Cyber crime is on the rise – and it isn’t reserved for the biggest businesses.
4-minute read
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Fire safety rules for holiday lets
What are the fire safety rules for holiday lets and Airbnbs?
6-minute read
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New financial year checklist: how to prepare for 2026-27
The new tax year starts on 6 April 2026.
4-minute read
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Business electricity standing charges set to double in 2026
Forecasts predict a rise in electricity standing charges for UK businesses from April 2026.
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9 trending small business ideas for 2026
We reveal the latest business idea trends for 2026.
8-minute read
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The Warm Homes Plan: tradespeople to benefit from £15 billion scheme
Find out why tradespeople will be essential.
4-minute read
Recent how-to guides and business tips
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4-minute read
Invisible threats to small businesses (and what to do about them)
Cyber crime is on the rise – and it isn’t reserved for the biggest businesses.
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6-minute read
A beginner’s guide to cyber security (and why it’s important)
Whether you’re a sole trader or a larger company with employees, it’s important that you protect your business…
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6-minute read
Fire safety rules for holiday lets
What are the fire safety rules for holiday lets and Airbnbs?
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13-minute read
Renting out your property: rules for landlords in 2026
The essential rules and regulations for landlords.
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10-minute read
Welsh business grants – the small business guide
Getting a grant for your small business can be a great way to achieve your business goals –…
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6-minute read
Access to Work: a self-employed guide to disability grants
The self-employed may be eligible for a grant to support mental or physical health at work.
Top trending articles
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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