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Tim Adler is group editor of Small Business, Growth Business and Information Age. He is a former commissioning editor at the Daily Telegraph, who has written for the Financial Times, The Times and the Daily Telegraph. He is the author of three nonfiction books, the most recent of which was reviewed by The Sunday Times as “compulsively readable” and by the Daily Mail as “dazzling”. Since becoming editor of Small Business in 2019, the website was named alongside the BBC, the Guardian and the Telegraph as a top live blog covering the coronavirus pandemic by journalist trade magazine Press Gazette.

Getting Online

What are the best 8 website builders for my small business?

Do you want your small business to sell through the internet? Basic e-commerce packages offered by eight of the most popular website builders compared

Government Grants

Business grants in Wales

If you are looking to start your own business in Wales or already run one, you could be eligible for a range of Welsh business grants

Accounting

Best UK small business accounting software

It’s never been easier or more affordable to manage your tax and accounting using small business accounting software - find the best accounting package for your needs below

Accounting

What is the VAT threshold?

At what point does your small business have to start paying VAT? Should you voluntarily pay VAT? And what are legitimate ways to stay under the VAT threshold?

Business Technology

10 card payment machines ideal for small business

A review of the best card payment machines for UK small businesses and independent traders, with break downs and explanations of fees and functions.

Sole trader

6 examples of sole traders

What jobs are best if you want to go self-employed? We look at what it takes to become a personal trainer, a gardener, a hairdresser, a private chef, a photographer or a graphic designer

Getting Online

Registering a company name – a Small Business guide

Your Small Business guide to registering a UK company name at Companies House.

Business Technology

What is the best cloud storage for UK small business?

What is the best cloud storage for UK small business? A Small Business guide to the most popular cloud storage systems for SMEs.

Financing

A complete guide to small business finance

Managing cash flow is a tough balancing act. Bank loans can help, but applications can be cumbersome and aren't always the best solution for smaller, newer businesses. But a new breed of digital lenders has made things much easier.

Running a Business

What is Extended Producer Responsibility?

Extended Producer Responsibility puts the responsibility for recycling packaging materials back onto the manufacturer or importer. It will come into effect on October 1, 2025 and cost UK businesses extra in compliance fees

Getting Online

How can I promote my small business website?

We answer 5 common questions on how to grow and market your small business website, from understanding SEO to advertising on social media

Advice

Checklist for starting a business the simple way

Read our simple 18-item checklist to take you through every step of starting your own business. All your questions answered.