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 ...

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 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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Do I need to register a company name if I am a sole trader? You don’t need to register a company name if you are a sole trader. However, you should register with HMRC to let them know they should ...

Kai Feller from Bark.com offers up some tips on how to make the onboarding process better for new employees. At the heart of every business are the people it employs – this is why onboarding is so ...