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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.

Taking payments as a small business

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.

Business management

New tax year – 2026/27 – what small business owners need to know

The new tax year (April 6) usually brings about a few changes for small business owners, but 2026 is going to be a big one. Here's a summary

Making Tax Digital

Making Tax Digital thresholds and timelines for 2026-2028

Confused about upcoming Making Tax Digital changes? Check the thresholds and timelines to ensure you're on the right track

News

Late payment rules to include mandatory interest and 60-day cap

Late payment rules include a payment term cap, mandatory interest payments and new powers for the Small Business Commissioner

Business Ideas & Planning

15 best UK side hustles – and how much you could earn

We've got some of the best side hustles that you can take on and the information you need, even if you don't have the money or expertise

Business Technology

The essential guide to point of sale (POS) systems

In this guide, we take a look at everything small business owners need to know about buying a point of sale (POS) system.

Accounting

6 of the best payment systems for accepting US dollars

If you have a lot of customers Stateside, allowing them to pay in US dollars should be a non-negotiable

News

£3,000 Youth Jobs Grant for businesses hiring young people

The government said that it will give employers a £3,000 Youth Jobs Grant for taking on 18-24-year-olds who are out of work for six months

Payroll

Compare payroll software for UK small businesses

Check out our review of eight payroll providers in the UK

Small Business Insurance

10 best business insurance providers in the UK

UK business insurers can cover you for all manner of incidents. Check out these 10 business insurance providers to get started

Small Business Banking

Best business bank accounts for sole traders

We’ve rounded up some of the best business bank accounts created with sole traders in mind

Blog

Spring Forecast 2026 announcements for small businesses – live blog

Whether you call it the Spring Statement or the Spring Forecast, Reeves has made her announcement. What's in it for small business owners?

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