About

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

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.  

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

Funding your small business

4 reasons to source business funding in 2023

The gloom of recent years is no reason to put off business funding – Henry Williams gives us four reasons why

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

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

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

Employing & managing staff

HR advice for small businesses – getting it right from day one

A sound HR policy is as important for the smallest business as it is for the largest and can save you a lot of headaches further down the line

Smart Energy GB

Smart meters for business: Your FAQs answered

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

Accounting

How to manage your accounts as a small business

Everything you need to know about preparing your financials in the early stages of business.

Taking payments as a small business

What is a merchant account and how do you open one?

What exactly is a merchant account? How much do they cost? And do you need one to take card payments? We answer these questions and more

Business Technology

The 6 best VOIP providers for 2022

Smart Energy GB

Smart meters for your business: Everything you need to know

A smart meter may help your business save money and time - find out how smart meters work, how to get one, and what they cost

Taking payments as a small business

The 6 best POS systems for bars and pubs in 2022

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