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

Taking payments as a small business

How to set up a POS system for your small business

Find out how to set up and get the most out of a POS system for your retail or hospitality business

Smart Energy GB

Request a smart meter for your business

Smart meters measure how much gas and electricity your business uses and share automatic readings with your energy supplier via the smart energy network.

Smart Energy GB

Smart meters for business: Your FAQs answered

Here, we explore the frequently asked questions about smart meters for small businesses.

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

Small Business Banking

The 8 best business savings accounts

If you have surplus funds, why not deposit your business revenue into a dedicated business savings account?

Smart Energy GB

The 3 biggest benefits of smart  meters for small businesses

A smart meter can help you deal with rising energy prices by improving the accuracy of your bills and helping you take greater control of your energy usage

Smart Energy GB

How to get more control over your business budgeting 

Whether you need to reduce your expenses to make it through economic headwinds or you want to improve your margins to free up more working capital for growth, budget control is an ever-present challenge for business owners.

Smart Energy GB

What can your small business do to help achieve net zero by 2050?

Follow these seven tips to start reducing your business’s carbon footprint and help Great Britain achieve net zero

Accounting

The importance of financial reporting for small business owners

We explain the three key financial statements and how you can use them to spot trends, improve cash flow and manage debt

Running a Business

Running your small business – essential guide

You will always face challenges, but by following these steps, you can face those challenges with confidence and crack on with what you do best: growing your business

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

Business management

Why a business savings account is smart business

When we think savings, its usually in the context of personal finances but just as personal savings are vital for financial wellness, a business savings plan is key factor in keeping your business on track