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Autumn Budget – what does it mean for small businesses?
From Labour’s business tax roadmap to fuel duty increases, read our Autumn Budget predictions.
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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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7-minute read
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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6-minute read
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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5-minute read
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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What are my legal obligations when running a side business?
When setting up a side hustle, you’re setting up a business, so you have some legal obligations. Here’s…
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Supply shortages: tradespeople lose £3.5 billion due to rising costs and turned down work
New research from Simply Business reveals that shortages in supplies and skills have caused UK self-employed tradespeople to…
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Contactless payment limit increased to £100 – overview for small businesses
The contactless payment limit has increased to £100. What does this mean for small businesses and are we…
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Tips for saving the planet from food sharing startup OLIO
We spoke to the co-founder of food sharing app, OLIO, to find out more about it and how…
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