Small business news
Find out the latest news affecting small businesses.
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5-minute read
Over a third of people in the UK now run their own side hustle
New research from Simply Business reveals the trend for starting a side business in the pandemic, and the…
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9-minute read
Am I self-employed? A guide to working out your employment status
Am I self employed or employed? Read our employment status definitions for the main contract types, plus the…
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6-minute read
Sole trader vs limited company – when should you switch?
Read our article on changing from sole trader to limited company to help you decide if now’s the…
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4-minute read
Road to net zero: a guide for hospitality businesses
The Zero Carbon Forum has launched a roadmap to help the hospitality sector reduce carbon emissions and work…
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6-minute read
Autumn Budget 2021: what was announced for tradespeople?
In his Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a fuel duty freeze and an extension to the apprentice…
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6-minute read
The joys and challenges of running a side hustle business
Communications specialist and founder of The Women’s Vault, Olivia Bath shares what she learnt from having a side…
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5-minute read
Is work life balance possible when you have a side hustle?
Having a side gig can mean sacrificing a lot of your free time, so how do you make…
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6-minute read
What are my legal obligations when running a side business?
When setting up a side hustle, you’re setting up a business, so you have some legal obligations. Here’s…
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3-minute read
Supply shortages: tradespeople lose £3.5 billion due to rising costs and turned down work
New research from Simply Business reveals that shortages in supplies and skills have caused UK self-employed tradespeople to…
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5-minute read
Contactless payment limit increased to £100 – overview for small businesses
The contactless payment limit has increased to £100. What does this mean for small businesses and are we…
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