Small business news
Find out the latest news affecting small businesses.
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5-minute read
What is bookkeeping? A guide for small businesses
Learning how to manage your books can be daunting when you’re starting a new business. Read on for…
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3-minute read
Revealed: only 30% of UK small businesses are run by women
Staggering new data from Simply Business on the challenges female business owners face . Read on to find…
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3-minute read
Baroness Karren Brady CBE announced as Simply Business’s first ever Small Business Ambassador
A new partnership between Baroness Karren Brady CBE and Simply Business is focused on raising the profile of…
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7-minute read
How to do a competitor analysis for your small business
Want to beat your competitors? Take a strategic view of their products, services, marketing and pricing. Here’s how.
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7-minute read
How to become a massage therapist – massage qualifications and tips
Find out what you need to know about becoming a massage therapist in the UK, including training and…
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7-minute read
9 customer retention strategies – tips for small businesses
Drive sales with these tips to keep your customers coming back time and again. From loyalty schemes to…
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6-minute read
Boosting your brand – 3 content tips from Lucy Hitchcock
Learn how to tell your brand story from the founder of Partner in Wine, a business made in…
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5-minute read
How to complete a profit and loss statement for your small business
Which businesses need a profit and loss statement, how can you create one, and where can you find…
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4-minute read
What is a purchase ledger? A guide for small businesses
A purchase ledger is an important part of bookkeeping for small businesses. It helps you track the purchases…
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3-minute read
Apply for UTR number: a guide to getting a unique taxpayer reference
What is a UTR number and how do you apply for one? Our guide for the self-employed has…
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