Payroll

Articles and guides for UK small businesses on Payroll and the process of managing and administering the payment of wages, salaries, or pensions to employees.

Payroll

How businesses can manage the rise in employers’ National Insurance

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

Hired your first employee? Here’s how to set up payroll

We've teamed up with Sage to explain the basics of payroll. Learn what payroll is, how to register and more

Business Technology

7 HR software tools ideal for small business

Streamlining your HR functions is key to running an efficient business. Here are seven HR software tools that can help you do just that.

Accounting

Employment Allowance for small business

We answer the key questions around Employment Allowance to help you determine whether your business is eligible and, if it is, how to apply

Accounting

How to spend less time on accounting and payroll

Accounting

What the off-payroll U-turn means if you’re self-employed

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng made a shock announcement in the mini-Budget last Friday. The Government will repeal off-payroll working legislation from April 2023. Here’s what it means for freelance contractors

Payroll

Workplace pension schemes: What you need to know

We explain your pensions responsibilities as an employer, how to choose a pension scheme, and how you can remain compliant

Payroll

Becoming an employer for the first time? What you need to know

Running your own business involves necessary admin. Especially when it comes to payroll and tax. Happily, there’s software to help you

Payroll

Using software to run your small business 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

Payroll: DIY or bring in the professionals?

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?

Accounting

How to pay staff

You’ve just taken on your first member of staff, which means you must run payroll? What is payroll and how do you notify HMRC?

Accounting

National Payroll Week: How HR professionals can adapt for the future

Payroll and HR professionals have a multitude of challenges to overcome post-Covid. For small business owners, in particular, it’s important to understand these new challenges and help colleagues work to their best ability