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Latest small business news
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The hidden cost of running a small business (and tips to deal with it)
Tips to manage late payments from a self-employed journalist.
5-minute read
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Where are hosepipe bans – and is my small business exempt?
Wondering how a hosepipe ban could impact your business?
5-minute read
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Andy Burnham becomes PM: what this could mean for landlords
Burnham looks set to become the next British prime minister.
7-minute read
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What could Andy Burnham mean for small businesses?
Burnham becomes the next British prime minister.
5-minute read
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Renters’ Rights Act: the definitive end of Section 21
How will evictions work after the Renters’ Rights Act?
4-minute read
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How to boost your sales for free with Google Universal Cart
Reach new customers with Google’s new online shopping experience.
4-minute read
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Billions unlocked for small businesses: what it means for you
If you’ve ever been turned down for a business loan, this could change things.
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Recent how-to guides and business tips
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5-minute read
The hidden cost of running a small business (and tips to deal with it)
Tips to manage late payments from a self-employed journalist.
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How to sell online: advice from founders who’ve done it
Knowing how to start selling online isn’t always easy. Two small business owners share what they’ve learnt.
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5-minute read
Where are hosepipe bans – and is my small business exempt?
Wondering how a hosepipe ban could impact your business?
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7-minute read
Andy Burnham becomes PM: what this could mean for landlords
Burnham looks set to become the next British prime minister.
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5-minute read
What could Andy Burnham mean for small businesses?
Burnham becomes the next British prime minister.
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4-minute read
Renters’ Rights Act: the definitive end of Section 21
How will evictions work after the Renters’ Rights Act?
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 was introduced for some in April 2026 – changing how small businesses and landlords file and pay tax. Make sure you’re compliant.
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Making Tax Digital for business income tax
Making Tax Digital will affect how you pay income tax from April 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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Is Making Tax Digital replacing Self Assessment?
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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