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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

How to start a business

In this guide we’ll be looking at how to start a business, breaking down the vital elements that you need to get going

Accounting

Best accounting software if you’re a sole trader

Here, we explore how to find the right accounting software for you as a sole trader, along with some of the best platforms around

Tax

Submitting your first self-assessment as a new sole trader 

What do you need to know about self-assessment as a new sole trader? We've partnered with Sage to tell you more

Funding your small business

150 UK small business grants to apply for right now

In need of some funding for your small business? These grants should give you a boost, wherever you're based in the UK

Marketing

8 digital marketing solutions to grow your business

In this article, we're giving you an overview of eight digital marketing solutions including SEO, email marketing and more

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