We lift the lid on all things to do with corporation tax – what it is, when to pay, what to pay – and the deadlines to put in your calendar ...

Two accountancy experts from Gilberts Chartered Accountants are here to demystify your Making Tax Digital obligations and what to do ...

Here’s an easy-to-understand guide on the best free business bank accounts in the UK and what to consider before you sign up If you’re just starting out as a business, a free business bank account is ...

With the aim of bringing our readers an extensive business events, exhibitions and trade fairs diary, Small Business will be continually updating this page as new events come onto our radar. If you ...

It can seem baffling, but getting up-to-date with your health and safety is much simpler when broken down into smaller steps. Follow this checklist to help you through the process. Please note that, ...

If you’re looking for a boost for your small business, consider an apprenticeship scheme. Once only the domain of big businesses, apprenticeships are now a credible option for many small businesses ...

We all know that a brand-new car starts losing value as soon as it leaves the dealer forecourt. According to the RAC, a new car depreciates by anything from 15% to 35% in its first year, and by 40–60% ...

If you run a small business, hiring an accountant is one of the best investments you can make. Running a business isn’t easy at the best of times, but the past few years have been truly exceptional.

Welcome to Small Business Snippets, the podcast from SmallBusiness.co.uk. Today’s guest is Keith Abel, founder of Abel & Cole and chairman of Freddie’s Flowers. We discuss the how he got the idea for ...

The fastest way to start a business is as a sole trader. You can start trading straight away and have three months to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) of your self-employed status before you incur a ...

Levi Roots bursts onto the stage, singing the classic Reggae Reggae Sauce song. “It’s so nice, I had to name it twice…” He’s speaking at the SME XPO in London’s ExCel Centre. “I have a confession: if ...

An employee handbook is not automatically legally binding, but if there are sections which are also in the employee contract (i.e. contractual), then it is. You should include core elements such as ...