Here are three strategies to help you avoid overpaying on tax so that you won't be out of pocket waiting for an HMRC refund ...

Here, we supply a helpful template to help you create your self-employed invoice and give you a few pointers on what to include So, you need a self-employed invoice, but you have no idea where to ...

Setting up as one of the UK’s 3.1 million sole traders, you may have lots of questions around which business bank account is best for you. You will need to consider cost, free banking period (if there ...

You’ve got money coming into your business, you’ve covered your liabilities, and you have cash to spare – great. But now it’s just sitting in your business bank account generating a measly level of ...

You’ll find that most payment processors have very similar features, so your final decision is likely to come down to differences in, for example, how the provider’s transaction costs align with your ...

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 ...

A diary of upcoming events of interest for UK SMEs and small business owners. We have listed out each event or exhibition, telling you what each one is about and also where and when all the events are ...

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 ...

What’s worse when you’re self-employed? Having to pay your tax bill, or making a mistake and finding out you’ve overpaid? Filing your small business taxes each year does not have to be stressful or ...

A smart meter can help you deal with rising energy prices by improving the accuracy of your bills and helping you take greater control of your energy usage The UK energy market has been hit by nearly ...

This is especially true for small businesses, where resources can be limited, and maximum value must be squeezed from every pound spent. And in these times of ongoing energy price volatility, a smart ...