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Latest small business news
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MTD: 5 last-minute checks before 6 April
Make sure you’re prepared for the digital transition.
3-minute read
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Don’t forget these key tax dates in 2026
Tax year dates occur throughout the year, so make sure you’re prepared.
6-minute read
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How to keep tools safe in a van – plus latest tool theft stats revealed
New research reveals tool theft is robbing UK tradespeople of more than just their livelihoods – it’s stealing their sleep.
7-minute read
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Could late payments be a thing of the past? Reforms are coming
New laws crackdown on poor payment practices and give more power to small businesses.
3-minute read
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Stolen pint glasses cost pub landlords millions
New research reveals the cost of ‘the great pint glass heist’ – and the nation’s most wanted glasses.
3-minute read
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Setting up a buy-to-let limited company – a guide for landlords
Why is limited company ownership becoming more popular with buy-to-let landlords?
6-minute read
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Best medium vans for 2026: top models compared
Find out how the most popular vans in the UK compare
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Recent how-to guides and business tips
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3-minute read
MTD: 5 last-minute checks before 6 April
Make sure you’re prepared for the digital transition.
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14-minute read
Guide to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and Making Tax Digital
Find out how the scheme works for contractors and subcontractors.
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7-minute read
A landlord’s guide to UK property access rights
Your tenants have the right to exclude the world from their home – and that includes you.
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6-minute read
Don’t forget these key tax dates in 2026
Tax year dates occur throughout the year, so make sure you’re prepared.
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7-minute read
How to keep tools safe in a van – plus latest tool theft stats revealed
New research reveals tool theft is robbing UK tradespeople of more than just their livelihoods – it’s stealing…
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3-minute read
Could late payments be a thing of the past? Reforms are coming
New laws crackdown on poor payment practices and give more power to small businesses.
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.
7-minute read
Making Tax Digital for business income tax
Making Tax Digital will affect how you pay income tax from April 2026.
8-minute read
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.
10-minute read
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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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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