Reeves has confirmed that Minimum Wage for workers over the age of 21 will rise to £12.71 in April 2026, a 50p increase on ...

As Autumn Budget 2025 comes ever closer, we take a look at the latest predictions and how they could affect small businesses Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the Autumn Budget for November 26, ...

Make the right decision about your small business bank account, whether you're just starting out or you're more established If you run a small business, you’ll need a business bank account, but how do ...

In this article, we explain what an employee ownership trust is along with the pros and cons of moving to this model Employee ownership trusts (EOTs) are relatively new in the business world. Simon ...

We take a look at Labour's Employment Rights Bill and how the business community has reacted to the measures UPDATED: The Employment Rights Bill is in its final stages, following proposed changes from ...

In an increasingly cashless society, if you don’t have card payment machines, you risk losing out on sales. The 2025 UK Payment Markets report, found that debit card payments are by far the country’s ...

Business rates are one of the UK’s oldest taxes; its origins can be traced back to the Poor Law of 1601. Business rates can be roughly defined as the tax paid for the occupation of a non-domestic ...

Considering a digital banking platform over one of the traditional stalwarts? We've picked out 12 of the best for your perusal. Digital banking platforms, also known as Authorised Payment Institutions ...

Starting a dog walking business sounds appealing: fresh air, loads of pups, socialising with other dog owners. Could it be for you? Let’s find out. Why should I start a dog walking business? If you ...

Small businesses can define the cheapest card payment machines in a few different ways: by card reader price, subscription or monthly fees, and more. Transaction fees can’t be forgotten here. If you ...

Here, Mike Cockfield, managing director and Khaos Control Cloud, gives his top tips for Amazon sellers to take advantage of Black Friday. Amazon introduced Black Friday to the UK over a decade ago and ...