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What Is Business Interruption Insurance?
Some events are completely out of your control. And that applies just as much to your business as your personal life. But that doesn’t mean you can’t take steps to…
Catering Insurance
Protecting your catering business against claims by clients, employees and members of the public can be a great idea. That’s because working with food, heat and heavy equipment can lead…
Cyber Attacks: Everything You Need To Know
Cyber attacks can wreak havoc on operations of all sizes, with potentially ruinous consequences for small businesses. Read on to learn how you can protect and secure your business in…
Going Self-Employed: What You Need to Know
Making the shift from regular employment and a PAYE salary at the end of every month to working for yourself is a big decision no matter what your circumstances. Here…
Survey: The UK’s Reliance on Cash in 2025
For many people, cash remains a vital form of payment and an essential budgeting tool. Discover how attitudes towards physical money vary between generations and which UK cities are most…
How Does an Overdraft Affect Your Credit Score?
You’re borrowing money from your bank when you go into your overdraft. This makes an overdraft a type of credit and it can affect your credit score positively or negatively…
Business Banking in 2025: Why UK Firms Are Going Digital
New research by NerdWallet UK, based on a survey of 500 business owners, points to a continued shift toward digital-first banking. But some friction points
Construction Insurance
Construction insurance could protect your business from accidents, injuries, thefts and all manner of costly concerns. And when you’re trying to build profits, massive costs are a good thing to…
Income Protection Insurance Explained
While there’s no sick pay for side-hustlers, freelancers and sole traders, you can get some peace of mind with income protection insurance. If an illness or injury stops you from…
Sole Trader vs. Self-Employed: What’s the Difference?
Day to day, there is little distinction between self-employment and being a sole trader. But what is the difference, and how does it impact on you? Let’s look at the…
Sole Trader vs Limited Company: Making the Right Choice
The legal status you choose for your business has major implications for tax, earnings and even survivability. Should you be a sole trader or a limited company – and how…
Tax Services: What You Need to Know About Filing Your Taxes
If you are self-employed, earn income from an additional revenue stream or claim some benefits, then you may need to file your own tax return. Read on to understand the…
What is Making Tax Digital?
All VAT-registered businesses are now required to comply with Making Tax Digital, and, by April 2027, many other businesses will need to keep digital records and file their tax returns…
How National Insurance Works
National Insurance is a tax paid by most UK workers. Here, we explain how it’s calculated, how to check how much you’ve paid, and the effect of contributions on your…
Can a Business Credit Card Boost Your Credit Score?
There are lots of advantages to taking out a business credit card – and one of them is that if you use your card responsibly, you can boost your business…