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Accounting

The accounts section, brought to you in partnership with Sage, features in-depth guides and features for UK small businesses and start-ups needing advice on how to manage company accounts, including topics such as cashflow management, late payment, bad debts and bookkeeping.

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Digital tax remains confusing for large portion of small businesses

Nearly half (43 per cent) of micro-business owners and freelancers don’t know what Making Tax Digital is, a study finds.

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Managers risk signing off on non-compliant expenses

Business managers are spending a remarkably short time on expenses approvals, according to a study.

Accounting

How one business owner was hit hard by a tax inspection

Here, we tell the cautionary tale of a business owner who was the victim of an unfavourable visit from the taxman.

Accounting

How to stop late payers causing a cashflow crisis

Charise Marsden, debt recovery manager, at Keeble Hawson writes for smallbusiness.co.uk on how business can prevent late payments causing a cash flow crisis for your business.

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How online bookkeeping helps save time and money

In this piece in association with Kashflow, we look at how online bookkeeping can be a godsend for small business owners.

Accounting

Ten ways to manage your cashflow

Cashflow is the lifeblood of any business.

Accounting

How small businesses should deal with a HMRC investigation 

In this piece, in association with the Federation of Small Businesses, accountancy experts discuss how your small company should prepare for a tax enquiry.

Accounting

Payment challenges for multinational businesses

Here, we look at the challenge of globalisation for a small company in relation to payment terms.

Accounting

How small businesses should deal with a HMRC investigation 

In this piece, in association with the Federation of Small Businesses, accountancy experts discuss how your small company should prepare for a tax enquiry.

Accounting

Payment challenges for multinational businesses

Here, we look at the challenge of globalisation for a small company in relation to payment terms.

Accounting

Unpaid invoices hitting small businesses hard 

Typical UK micro-businesses write off an average of £1,804 in unpaid invoices per year, research finds.

Accounting

Help and support from HMRC for new businesses

Starting a new business can be a very challenging time, but HMRC can help you out. Here's how.

Accounting

Small businesses to benefit from HMRC digital reforms

Here, Ed Molyneux explores the changes to the tax process that will commence on April 6th.

Accounting

Top tips to maintain a healthy cash flow

Picture the scene. Your customers can’t get enough of your products or services, you want to embrace growth and take on more projects. ‘Cash is king’ and is the lifeline of all businesses.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.