About

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

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

Tax

VAT invoice template

What should you put in your VAT invoice? We explain more and share a handy template to help you get started.

Small Business Insurance

Insurance for dog walkers

We'll be looking at what types of insurance you need as a dog walker, along with common extras and exclusions

Business management

Four-day week – how it could boost your small business

As the debate heats up again, we explore the good and bad in the 4-day working week – and chat to businesses who have trialled it themselves

Export & Import

Demystifying shipping terms – what small businesses need to know about FCL

Here, we explain everything you need to know about 'full container load' (FCL), including the benefits it can give to small businesses .

Business Technology

Website vs social media: Which should be your business’ go-to?

So, you've got your business idea and now you have to make decisions about your online presence: website vs. social media (or both)?

Business Ideas & Planning

6 of the best business ideas for 2025

Have a gander over the six best business ideas for 2025, based on emerging trends and how the market is changing. Go on, get inspired!

Business management

Which countries offer a digital nomad visa?

Interested in becoming a digital nomad but not sure where to go? We look at all of the countries that provide a visa

Payroll

Hired your first employee? Here’s how to set up payroll

We've teamed up with Sage to explain the basics of payroll. Learn what payroll is, how to register and more

Employing & managing staff

Employment contract template

An employee contract is an essential document, so you must get it right. We've provided an overview and a template to get you started

News

British Business Awards 2024 – who won?

Entrepreneur Oli Barrett hosted the British Business Awards 2024, held at Picturehouse Central in London. Read on to discover who won

Accounting

Employment Allowance for small business

We answer the key questions around Employment Allowance to help you determine whether your business is eligible and, if it is, how to apply