Small business tips and news

The small business trend isn’t letting up, according to a 2024 Forbes Advisor poll, which revealed that 4 in every 10 Brits want to start their own small business someday. This year, however, SMEs will be influenced by a unique mix of economic trends as they plot and follow roadmaps to growth and sustainability.

Running a small business is all about efficiency. You need tools that make getting paid easier, faster, and more convenient – for both you and your clients. Like a GoSolo Checkout. It's your one-stop shop for accepting secure payments, in person and online, all through your GoSolo business account app.

If you’re looking into launching a company in the UK, you’re probably beginning to learn the many advantages that this process can offer. For Indian nationals, it’s a great way to access all the benefits of one of the world’s strongest startup economies without having to relocate.

The purpose of requesting proof of address is for the institution or government agency to determine where an individual lives. Financial institutions must adhere to strict security measures and anti-money laundering laws. Knowing where you live enforces trust. Because when correspondence is delivered to your home address, it ensures that the institution can reach you.

When it comes to your money, nothing matters more than knowing it’s safe. At GoSolo, we've partnered with Adyen, a global financial institution that powers transactions for industry giants like Meta, Uber, eBay, and Microsoft, to ensure your business finances receive the highest level of protection.

In a world where speed and convenience are paramount, the evolution of payment methods has taken center stage. Among these advancements, Tap to Pay, also known as contactless payments, emerges as a transformative technology, reshaping the way small businesses conduct transactions and how customers engage with their purchases.

Tap to Pay is a contactless payment method that allows customers to make secure transactions by simply tapping their contactless credit or debit card, smartphone, or another payment-enabled device on a point-of-sale (POS) terminal or card reader.

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the way we make payments is undergoing a transformative shift, and one technology at the forefront of this change is "Tap to Pay." This contactless payment method has gained immense popularity in the UK, providing a seamless and efficient way for businesses and consumers to carry out transactions. We will explore the intricacies of Tap to Pay, how it works, and the significant benefits it brings to both small businesses and clients in the UK.

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 businesses are in the final weeks of gathering together paperwork to work through our tax returns. With our self-assessment guide for small businesses, you’ll breeze through the process, submitting your return before the deadline.

Many elements 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.