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Latest small business news
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Unlimited contactless payments could become a reality
Shoppers and businesses could soon see the contactless card limit increase under new proposals.
5-minute read
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Self employed? Here’s how to plan for paternity leave
How self-employed paternity leave and pay works – and is change coming?
10-minute read
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The end of high street banks? Try these 5 business challenger banks
New data reveals SMEs are finding funding opportunities through challenger banks.
10-minute read
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Sainsbury’s launches facial recognition technology to combat theft
Will facial recognition technology deter thieves?
3-minute read
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Autumn Budget 2025: predictions for business owners
Our tax predictions for the upcoming Budget.
6-minute read
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Employment Rights Bill amendment threatens umbrella companies
Could freelancers benefit from a new licensing authority?
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Great British Bake Off stars: where are they now?
How many GBBO stars are now successful entrepreneurs?
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Recent how-to guides and business tips
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Unlimited contactless payments could become a reality
Shoppers and businesses could soon see the contactless card limit increase under new proposals.
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Radio and TV advertising costs and tips to get your brand out there
From local TV to national radio, find out about advertising options for small businesses. Read our guide to…
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10-minute read
Self employed? Here’s how to plan for paternity leave
How self-employed paternity leave and pay works – and is change coming?
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10-minute read
The end of high street banks? Try these 5 business challenger banks
New data reveals SMEs are finding funding opportunities through challenger banks.
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10-minute read
How to make money on YouTube – top tips and strategies
How many subscribers and views do you need to make money on YouTube?
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3-minute read
Sainsbury’s launches facial recognition technology to combat theft
Will facial recognition technology deter thieves?
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.
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Making Tax Digital for business income tax
Making Tax Digital will affect how you pay income tax from 2026.
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Making Tax Digital for landlord income tax
Find out more on key dates, how to comply, and how to register.
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The 8 best self-employed accounting software for 2025
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Self-employed expenses in the UK – what can you claim?
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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Catriona Fuller
Senior Copywriter
Catriona is a content and marketing professional with 12 years experience across the financial services, higher education, and insurance sectors.
Conor Shilling
Senior Copywriter
Conor is a professional writer with over 10 years experience across the property, small business, and insurance sectors.
Rosanna Parrish
Copywriter
Rosanna is a copywriter with over nine years experience. She specialises in side hustles – as well as all things freelance, social media, and e-commerce.
Zach Hayward-Jones
Content Executive
Zach is a copywriter at Simply Business with seven years of writing experience across entertainment, insurance, and financial services.
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