Small business news
Find out the latest news affecting small businesses.
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5-minute read
Staff tips – rules for small businesses
New rules being introduced in July 2024 will make it illegal for employers to withhold tips left by…
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4-minute read
Simplified expenses: a self-employed guide to flat rate expenses
How can flat rate expenses help you if you work from home or use a business vehicle?
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6-minute read
Black Friday: is it helpful or harmful to small businesses?
How are small businesses are responding to Black Friday in 2024?
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4-minute read
Construction firms face lowest workloads since 2008
Find out what’s causing this and which trades defy the trend.
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5-minute read
Sick pay for self-employed people: what support can I get?
Does self-employed sick pay exist? Our guide discusses whether the self-employed can claim sick pay, and other sickness…
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13-minute read
Health and safety for small businesses – a guide to health and safety policy
Create a small business health and safety policy and comply with other health and safety rules.
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8-minute read
Self-employed maternity pay: what you need to know
Don’t miss out on the chance to run your business whilst being a parent.
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6-minute read
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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5-minute read
Autumn Budget – what does it mean for small businesses?
From Labour’s business tax roadmap to fuel duty increases, read our Autumn Budget predictions.
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6-minute read
How to set a freelance hourly rate: what hourly rate should I charge?
How to strike the balance between getting paid a fair price and attracting clients.
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