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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.

Accounting

Best Offers for Making Tax Digital accounting software

Discover the best current offers and discounts on MTD-compatible accounting software that you can use to file your returns and manage bookkeeping.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.