Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
The Payroll channel, brought to you in partnership with Sage, includes in-depth guides and features for UK small businesses needing advice on running payroll; including sending payslips, managing pensions and statutory pay, HRMC submissions and employee management.
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Philip Welsh, product marketing manager at Sage, explains why employers’ National Insurance contributions (NIC) are rising in April 2025 – impacting employee costs, cashflow and margins for firms
Payroll
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We've teamed up with Sage to explain the basics of payroll. Learn what payroll is, how to register and more
Employing & managing staff
Pensions auto enrolment rules mean all employers must provide a pension for their staff and automatically enrol them into it. James Brown of Chase de Vere offers a guide to all the considerations employers must make to comply with pensions legislation
Payroll
We explain your pensions responsibilities as an employer, how to choose a pension scheme, and how you can remain compliant
Payroll
We explain what Statutory Sick Pay is, who is eligible, how it works, and how much it’s going to cost you.
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Follow these steps to manage employment costs and ensure a productive relationship with new employees
Payroll
Running your own business involves necessary admin. Especially when it comes to payroll and tax. Happily, there’s software to help you
Payroll
Running your business’ payroll is much easier with market-leading accountancy software. Here’s how to work out which product is best for you
Payroll
Running your own business involves necessary admin. Especially when it comes to payroll and tax. Happily, there’s software to help you
Payroll
Running your business’ payroll is much easier with market-leading accountancy software. Here’s how to work out which product is best for you
Payroll
It’s not always easy to decide whether you need professional help with your payroll. Could a bookkeeper or accountant benefit your business, or is the DIY approach best?
Employing & managing staff
How do you calculate holiday entitlement and pay of someone on a zero hours contract? We clear up the confusion and help you get it right
Partner content
Here are the main points to consider if you're looking to outsource payroll for your small business
Payroll
Matthew Stark, partner at Mazars, answers key questions around protecting employee payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic
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
Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings
Business Technology
With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!
Export & Import
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world