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Anna is Senior Reporter, covering topics affecting SMEs such as grant funding, managing employees and the day-to-day running of a business.

Business Ideas & Planning

6 of the best business ideas for 2026

Whatever your interests or skills, there's always a small business that you can start. Here are the best business ideas for 2026

Business Ideas & Planning

How to make money on Twitch

Find out how to start on Twitch as a standalone or as an extension of your existing business. Get to grips with streaming, monetisation and more

Business management

2025 for small businesses and what’s coming up in 2026

From financial statements to changing thresholds to price increases, we bring you the key events from 2025

Business management

5 small businesses from Christmas films – and their performance appraisals

We're casting an analytical eye over everyone's favourite Christmas films – but with a business twist. Read on to see if you agree

Employing & managing staff

Employment Rights Bill – what’s in the legislation?

Labour's Employment Rights Bill has officially received Royal Assent. Here's what it means for your small business

Accounting

6 of the best payment systems for accepting US dollars

If you have a lot of customers Stateside, you'll want them to be able to pay in US dollars. We look at the best payment systems for USD.

Sole trader

7 advantages of being a sole trader

Business formation is one of the biggest decisions you'll make when starting out. Here are seven key advantages of being a sole trader

Business Technology

11 HR software tools ideal for small businesses

Streamlining your HR functions is key to running an efficient business. Here are 11 HR software tools that can help you do just that.

Tax

9 ways to save on tax for sole traders

Are you a sole trader with a hefty tax bill? Take these tips to save yourself some money and help your business grow

Business Ideas & Planning

Should I go sole trader, partnership or limited company?

We explore different types of company formation – sole trader, partnership, limited liability partnership and limited company

Finding and selling to customers

Small Business Saturday – how to promote your business

Small Business Saturday is coming up fast and it's not too late to get involved. Here are a few tips and tricks to make the most of it

Business management

Pros and cons of employee ownership trusts (EOTs)

In this article, we explain what an employee ownership trust is along with the pros and cons of moving to this model