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Latest small business news
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Renters’ Rights Bill – what do landlords need to know?
The government plans to ban Section 21 evictions and limit rent increases.
11-minute read
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Monzo’s built-in MTD tool: is it really this easy?
Is the bank’s new tool too good to be true?
3-minute read
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NDA law changes 2025 – confidentiality agreements
Non-disclosure agreements protect sensitive information from disclosure by others.
5-minute read
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TikTok Shop’s new £150k support package for local UK sellers
How TikTok Shop is connecting UK businesses with local customers.
2-minute read
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What does ChatGPT’s instant checkout mean for Etsy sellers?
Shoppers can now browse and buy Etsy products without leaving the ChatGPT app.
5-minute read
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Companies House identity verification launch – are you ready?
Identity verification will become mandatory for business owners by autumn 2025.
7-minute read
Recent how-to guides and business tips
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Driverless taxis on the roads by 2026 – is your business ready?
The government has fast-tracked trials for self-driving vehicles on UK roads.
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11-minute read
Renters’ Rights Bill – what do landlords need to know?
The government plans to ban Section 21 evictions and limit rent increases.
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3-minute read
Monzo’s built-in MTD tool: is it really this easy?
Is the bank’s new tool too good to be true?
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5-minute read
NDA law changes 2025 – confidentiality agreements
Non-disclosure agreements protect sensitive information from disclosure by others.
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4-minute read
What is ROI and how do you measure it? ROI calculator
Check how profitable your business is with our guide to return on investment and ROI calculator.
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8-minute read
Registering for Self Assessment – a guide for the self-employed
Self-employed? Here’s how to register for income tax.
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
Find out more on key dates, how to comply, and how to register.
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The 8 best self-employed accounting software for 2025
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Self-employed expenses in the UK – what can you claim?
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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