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Mayors to get tourist tax powers on accommodation

The government says mayors will be able to impose an uncapped tourist tax on accommodation such as hotels and...

Top 5 virtual landline providers for small businesses

Be prepared for the end of traditional landlines in 2027 You might already be aware that the UK’s traditional analogue...

5 of the best phone systems for your remote workers

With more firms working remotely, business owners are reviewing their phone systems. We talk you through some of the...

How to choose a workplace pension provider

If you need to set up a workplace pension for your employees, make sure you know what to consider...

Ministers plan to cut paperwork for SMEs

The government has opened a consultation around reducing paperwork for SMEs. Here are the headline proposals and how to...

How to calculate VAT – a step-by-step guide for small businesses

VAT is an ever-present headache for small business owners. They’re often left wondering how much...

The unfair dismissal changes you need to understand before January 2027

Small business owners are used to juggling everything: sales, operations, finance, customer service and, more often than not, HR....

Do I need freelancer insurance? A full guide

Oh, where to start with freelancer insurance. We’ve done our best to guide you through why you need it,...

Mastering local SEO in 2026

Sorting your search engine optimisation (SEO) is a boon for business growth. However, SEO for a multi-national isn’t the...

Autumn Budget 2026 – what can small business owners expect?

The Autumn Budget 2026 is happening on 28 October, around a month earlier than last...

Flexible working requests and how to handle them

Flexible working requests have been a hot topic in the 2020s. This guide will tell you what you need...

How to build an engaged email newsletter list from scratch

There are 4.73 billion email users in 2026 – that’s over half of the world’s population. According to Porch Group...