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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

Taking payments online for ecommerce businesses

There are countless ways for an ecommerce business to accept online payments. We explain your best options.

Taking payments as a small business

Global payment services for small businesses: how to avoid higher fees

Global ambition doesn’t have to come at a high price - here are three international payment solutions that can help to cut the costs of doing business overseas.

Accounting

Expenses Software for UK Small Businesses

The right expenses software can simplify reimbursements, save time, and provide better control over your company’s finances. Here’s our guide to the best expenses software for UK small businesses.

Small Business Insurance

What insurance do you need for a small business?

From liability insurance to property protection, small business owners must be aware of the measures to enact to protect their company. Here, we look at what cover is out there and which key policies should be considered.

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.

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

Small Business Insurance

Business insurance: Everything you need to know

Insurance offers vital protection from the crippling costs of a claim against your business. But which insurance do you actually need and which is merely optional?

Business Ideas & Planning

Best business ideas: Third culture cuisine  

Anyone with even a passing interest in the UK’s culinary scene will know that most food trends rise and fall as fast as a soufflé. But third culture cuisine looks set to stay.

Business Ideas & Planning

Best business ideas for 2024: Holistic pet care 

From pet massage to supplements, holistic pet care offers a goldmine of opportunities for entrepreneurs with a fondness for furry friends...

Business Ideas & Planning

Best business ideas for 2024: How to make money with ChatGPT

How are workers, organisations, and entrepreneurs using ChatGPT today? And, more pertinently, how can you use it to make money in 2024? 

Taking payments as a small business

How to take a card payment over the phone using a virtual terminal

If you have a telephone, an internet connection, a merchant account, and a virtual terminal, you can start taking payments over the phone today.

Smart Energy GB

5 benefits for your business of getting a smart meter you might not know