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Statutory Sick Pay: what is the SSP rate?
What is the SSP rate? Find out how to calculate Statutory Sick Pay and whether your employees are eligible.
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A guide to HMO licence fines and other fines for landlords
There are lots of landlord legal obligations you should know, including HMO (house in multiple occupation) licence fines and other fines for landlords. Read on.
6-minute read
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SME Insights Report 2026: cost pressures, side hustles, and resilience
Nearly 2,000 owners reveal what it really takes to run a business
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Which trade earns the most – and where?
Our data reveals which tradespeople earn the most by turnover in the UK.
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Tenant fraud is evolving: here’s what to watch out for
Find out how AI is making tenant fraud harder to spot.
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Pets in rental properties: a guide to the new rules
Your tenants now have the right to request to keep a pet – here’s all you need to know.
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Subsidence claims are up 47% – do you know the warning signs?
Subsidence claims are up 47% as UK summers get hotter – here’s what to look out for.
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Recent how-to guides and business tips
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Statutory Sick Pay: what is the SSP rate?
What is the SSP rate? Find out how to calculate Statutory Sick Pay and whether your employees are…
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6-minute read
A guide to HMO licence fines and other fines for landlords
There are lots of landlord legal obligations you should know, including HMO (house in multiple occupation) licence fines…
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What’s the difference between a labour-only subcontractor and a bona fide subcontractor?
How the type of subcontractor you hire affects pay, employment law, and insurance.
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SME Insights Report 2026: cost pressures, side hustles, and resilience
Nearly 2,000 owners reveal what it really takes to run a business
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GDPR for small businesses: a practical guide for the self-employed
If you collect customer names, emails, or staff records – UK GDPR applies to you.
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6-minute read
Which trade earns the most – and where?
Our data reveals which tradespeople earn the most by turnover in the UK.
Top trending articles
The next quarterly reporting deadline for Making Tax Digital is 7 November
The second quarterly reporting period for Making Tax Digital covers 6 July to 5 October 2026 and applies to self-employed people with an annual income of over £50,000. Here’s how to make sure you’re compliant.
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Quarterly tax reporting: practical ways to stay ahead of the new deadlines
Manage quarterly reporting like a pro with these tips from tax specialist Mike Parkes.
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Making Tax Digital – how to prepare and mistakes to avoid
How can small business owners and the self-employed prepare for Making Tax Digital?
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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How much is VAT? VAT calculator for businesses
Meet our experts
Our writers have a wealth of knowledge and experience writing for small business owners and landlords. Find out more about our experts and contributors.
Catriona Fuller
Small business writer
Catriona Fuller is an experienced writer, specialising in small business tax, compliance, and marketing in the UK. She’s written hundreds of guides on the Knowledge centre, covering everything from Self Assessment and tax legislation to topical small business news.
Conor Shilling
Landlord writer
Conor Shilling is a professional writer with over 10 years’ experience specialising in the buy-to-let, property, small business, and insurance sectors. A trained journalist, Conor’s previous experience includes writing for several leading online property trade publications.
Rosanna Parrish
Small business writer
Rosanna Parrish is a small business writer specialising in side hustles, freelancing, and early stage small businesses. Her work covers freelance tax and legislation, managing irregular income, and turning side hustles into sustainable businesses.
Zach Hayward-Jones
Landlord writer
Zach Hayward-Jones specialises in the UK private rental sector, focusing on landlord regulation and legislative change such as the Renters’ Rights Act and EPC regulations. Zach has written over 100 guides covering landlord compliance and rental property management.
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