Small business tips and news

If you run a small business, you might be wondering what steps you can take to achieve the growth you’ve dreamed of in the new year. Here are five things that everyone can do to help their small business grow and push it along the road to success.

It’s that time of year again when small business are in the final weeks of gathering together paperwork to work through our tax returns. With our self-assessment guide for small business, you’ll breeze through the process, submitting your return before the deadline.

There are many different elements that contribute to the success of a small business. And while sound leadership and good financial planning both have a huge part to play, it’s also important to adapt to the latest developments and trends. If you’re keen to know what’s in store for SMEs in 2023, here’s the small business trends experts are predicting.

For many people, the start of the year is a time for taking stock — and looking forward to what the future might bring. If you’ve resolved to make 2023 the year for your start-up, there are lots of ways to make that goal a reality. Here are 5 start-up funding opportunities for SMEs to explore in the months to come. 

These are the 2023 important tax dates you need to be aware of to keep on top of your accounting this year. Keeping your finances up to date is a great way to prime your business for success this year despite all the upheaval going on in the world. 

In time honoured fashion, and because it’s the start of the year, we look at 5 start-up predictions for 2023 that you should keep an eye on. 

No matter what stage you’re at on your start-up journey, you can always learn from the experiences of others. And luckily, there’s a wealth of information out there from those who’ve trodden the same entrepreneurial paths. Here we’ve rounded up some of the best podcasts and books for small businesses.

We were joined by Seyi Banjo, founder of Herbal Tea Therapy, a fantastic start-up that caters for people suffering from lung issues. They have a variety of products within that field to support people in a more natural way. 

This week we share some photography tips for small business marketing. Whether it’s images for your own website, or snapshots for social media content, the quality of your photography can often make the difference between an abandoned cart and a sale.

According to a 2020 study by the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 70% of entrepreneurs experience mental health issues at some point in their careers, compared to just 48% of people in other professions. So what’s going on — and how can we work to buck the trend?