Six reasons to tackle your self assessment now
Emily Coltman discusses why it's best to be well prepared for the January 31st deadline.
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.
Get more time back to build your business with Sage’s one solution for all your business needs. Get accounting and payroll with HR features you can access from anywhere, all with award-winning support and unrivalled business advice.
Emily Coltman discusses why it's best to be well prepared for the January 31st deadline.
Accounting
Accounting
George Hardey assesses the outlook for pleasant surprises in George Osborne's upcoming announcement.
Accounting
In this article in association with the Federation of Small Businesses, we look at how businesses are managing the problematic situation of being paid late.
Accounting
Emily Coltman highlights the five most common characters lurking in your books and explains how to work with them when it comes to getting your outstanding invoices paid.
Accounting
In this piece, Andy Hyland breaks down the practice of accountancy into its three constituent parts.
Accounting
Here, we look at the Sage software to break down the virtual barriers between front office and back office accounting operations.
Accounting
Nick Longden discusses how to use the advice of an accountant to keep your business on the right track.
Accounting
Here's a simple guide to help ensure you pick the right car for your business needs and budget.
Accounting
Nick Longden discusses how to use the advice of an accountant to keep your business on the right track.
Accounting
Here's a simple guide to help ensure you pick the right car for your business needs and budget.
Accounting
Emily Coltman gives her tips on making managing your accounts easier in the months ahead.
Accounting
Nearly a quarter of all small and medium-sized enterprises in the UK are facing a potential financial crisis due to late payment of invoices, new research finds.
Accounting
In the wake of government plans for a small business commissioner to help companies tackle the issue of late payment, Emily Coltman gives some tips on getting the money in on time.
Accounting
Accountancy and book keeping packages are now available online. And businesses stand to gain much by using them, says Mark Davies, of e-conomic.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
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
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.