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Autumn Budget – what could it mean for small businesses?
From Labour’s business tax roadmap to fuel duty increases, read our Autumn Budget predictions.
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9-minute read
How to price a product: strategies for pricing your products
Knowing how to price a product can be difficult, but you don’t need to overthink it. Here’s a…
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Over a third of people in the UK now run their own side hustle
New research from Simply Business reveals the trend for starting a side business in the pandemic, and the…
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Am I self-employed? A guide to working out your employment status
Am I self employed or employed? Read our employment status definitions for the main contract types, plus the…
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6-minute read
Sole trader vs limited company – when should you switch?
Read our article on changing from sole trader to limited company to help you decide if now’s the…
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How does equity release work? A guide for buy-to-let landlords
Equity release can be an alternative to remortgaging if you need access to cash, but make sure you’re…
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What to do if severe weather hits your business premises
Whether it’s snow, strong winds, or heavy rain, severe weather can cause problems for your business. Here’s how…
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Road to net zero: a guide for hospitality businesses
The Zero Carbon Forum has launched a roadmap to help the hospitality sector reduce carbon emissions and work…
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Autumn Budget 2021: what was announced for tradespeople?
In his Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a fuel duty freeze and an extension to the apprentice…
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The joys and challenges of running a side hustle business
Communications specialist and founder of The Women’s Vault, Olivia Bath shares what she learnt from having a side…
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Is work life balance possible when you have a side hustle?
Having a side gig can mean sacrificing a lot of your free time, so how do you make…
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