About

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

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

News

Autumn Budget 2025 and how it affects small businesses

Here is a round-up of the key announcements for small businesses from the Autumn Budget 2025

News

Autumn Budget 2025 predictions – what’s in it for small business owners?

As Autumn Budget 2025 comes ever closer, we take a look at the latest predictions and how they could affect small businesses

Accounting

13 of the best prepaid business cards

You may have come across prepaid business cards as a cashflow management option before. Here, we explain what a prepaid business card is, the pros and cons, and what the best prepaid cards on the market are.

Business Technology

Microsoft Windows 10 support ends – here’s what you need to do now

Support for Windows 10 is no more, leaving you with a few options as to what to do next. We share some insights from the experts

Accounting

The pros and cons of taking manual bank transfers as a small business

Wonder if taking manual bank transfers from customers is the right move for your business? We explore the ups and downs of these payments

Podcasts

Marnie Swindells: ‘I must make sure Lord Sugar knows he made the right decision’

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan meets Marnie Swindells, founder of Bronx boxing gym and The Apprentice winner 2023

Small Business Insurance

Do I need freelancer insurance? A full guide

Oh, where to start with freelancer insurance. We've done our best to guide you through why you need it, what types you need, plus extra tips

News

How do I verify my identity on Companies House?

Find out how to verify your identity with Companies House as a director or PSC before the deadline kicks in on November 18, 2025