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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 Technology

Best payment processors for UK small businesses – 11 of the best

What's the best payment system for your small business? We review 11 of the best payment processors for UK SMEs.

Business Technology

Cheapest card payment machines

 

We show you the cheapest card machines that are available on the market by transaction fee

Accounting

Self-employed invoice template

Here, we supply a helpful template to help you create your self-employed invoice and give you a few pointers on what to include

Marketing

Building a personal brand as a freelancer

Launching as a freelancer and have no idea what to do to build your personal brand? We show you how to be the face of your company

Business Technology

The best free online survey platforms for small businesses

Have online survey platforms left you with more questions than they've answered? We look at some of the best free online tools and features.

Funding your small business

Where to find green small business grants

If you fancy making your business and its operations that bit greener, these eco grants will help you get there

Business Technology

How to prevent spam sign-ups

If you've had a big uptick in your sign-ups, it's best to check they're not spam. Here's why you should protect your business and how to do it

Business Technology

15 EPoS systems for restaurants and cafés

 

Having the right ePoS system in place can boost your business in far more ways than just payments. Here are 15 ePoS systems to check out.

Accounting

Cashflow forecast template

We're here to explain what a cashflow forecast is and why you need one – there's also a cashflow forecast template for you to download

News

Spring Statement 2025 and what’s in it for small businesses – live blog

Whether it's the Spring Statement or Spring Forecast, Rachel Reeves has made her announcement. Read on for our live blog and expert analysis

News

Spring Forecast 2025 and what it means for small businesses

The government has called the Spring Forecast (previously known as the Spring Statement) on 26 March. What will Rachel Reeves announce?

Business management

UK company size thresholds to change – is your business about to get smaller?

UK company size thresholds are changing on April 6, 2025. This could make your company smaller and reduce your regulatory requirements