While the new regulation allows you to earn up to £3,000 before submitting a tax return, you shouldn’t stick your head in the sand and make it a future problem. Instead, you can put money aside ...

The UK tax body reports that around one in ten Brits are operating in what it calls the "hidden economy", with 65% of these ...

The government has tabled amendments to the Employment Rights Bill in line with its plan to "make work pay". It means that ...

In a well-set-up office (even if it's just a simple home office), the equipment, the systems and environment all contribute to making you and your business more efficient. Planning it properly from ...

A survey of small firms conducted by Purbeck Insurance Services has found that more than 70% of small business ...

The Start Your Own Business podcast, created by the team behind the Donut small business websites, is celebrating two exciting milestones. The podcast has reached 200,000 downloads in the same week ...

Instead, such tools have moved online, and they continue to help small businesses work faster and reduce costs. There are ...

If you’re a sole trader who is married or in a civil partnership and your income is less than £12,570 a year (ie the standard ...

Legally, all businesses must maintain accurate financial records and retain them for six years. As soon as you set up your business, start recording all your costs and sales you make. Keep receipts ...

The starting point for any business plan is audience. Who is going to read it? What is the purpose of the plan - is it to secure funding? Maybe you need to attract a business partner. Although key ...

When you start your own business, you'll face tough challenges and decisions. We share some of the key sources of free and paid-for advice. Running a small business can feel lonely at times. Combat ...

Start up business ideas Develop and test your business idea and decide what form your business should take. Also in this topic ...