About

Henry Williams is a freelance journalist specialising in small business topics, such as Making Tax Digital.

Accounting

Sole traders and VAT

Whether you pass the VAT threshold or register for VAT voluntarily, we explain everything you need to know about Value Added Tax

Taking payments as a small business

The 6 best retail POS systems

We’ve rung up the fees and features of top providers to find the best retail POS systems for small retail stores – check out the list below

Business Loans

Best small business loans in the UK

We explore whether a loan is the right finance option for you along with some of the best small business loans in the UK market

Taking payments as a small business

The 7 best POS systems for bars and pubs

Whether you serve cocktails or craft ales, check out our pick of the best POS systems that can help to boost efficiency and revenue.

International Business

Which international business payment platform is right for your business? WorldFirst vs Airwallex (2026 Comparison)

WorldFirst and Airwallex are both excellent options for businesses that need to transfer money abroad.

International Business

International Money Transfer for Business – Best Providers to Send Money Abroad

We can trace international money transfer back well over 1,000 years to the informal hawala system of South Asia.

Business Technology

The 6 best VOIP providers for small businesses

We’ve compared the competition to bring you our pick of the 6 best VoIP providers for small businesses – complete with features and pricing

Getting Online

The 6 best free website builders for small businesses

Looking to build a professional website for your small business without spending a penny? Here are the 6 best free website builders ranked and compared.

Business Technology

Best eSIM providers for UK businesses

Here we explain how an eSIM can benefit your business and suggest five of the best eSIM providers

Making Tax Digital

9 myths about Making Tax Digital busted

There’s been a lot of misinformation around Making Tax Digital (MTD), leaving many businesses wondering how exactly it applies to them, what their responsibilities are, and whether it will affect their tax liability.  

Accounting

Profit and loss template

Use this template to build your own profit and loss account as a small business owner.

Business Technology

What is VoIP phone? Meaning and how it works

If your small business is still making do with a traditional landline for your day-to-day communications, it might be time to make the leap to a digital, or Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), phone system.