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Web Hosting for Small Business – UK Guide 2025
You’ve toiled over your business’ brand new website. The design looks great, everything works smoothly, and you’re ready to show it to the world. But without web hosting, no one will ever see it. Web hosting provides the physical space where your website files live, connecting your domain name to the internet so people can…
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Running a Prize Draw or Competition for your UK Business – Beginners Guide 2025
Prize promotions can be powerful promotional tools – helping you sell more of a product or service, generating leads and opt-in information, even gaining you public awareness and press coverage. But they need careful planning and execution. Here are our tips, and advice from some UK experts in prizes as promotional tools. Some prize promotion…
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UK Employment Laws and Regulations – Small Business HR Guide 2025
If you’re a small business with employees or contractors, you need to be aware of the rules, regulations and laws relating to their relationship with you. Below are a selection of key UK employment laws to be aware of. You should be aware too that there are specific employment and HR laws and regulations depending…
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Top UK Managed and Outsourced Payroll Services Companies – 2025 Guide
There are huge advantages to outsourcing your payroll operations to a dedicated payroll provider. Aside from the obvious time befits of outsourcing, they have specific domain expertise and provide the piece of mind that comes with knowing you are compliant and covered. NB: If you’re thinking of doing it yourself, check out our guide to…
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Top 20 UK Payroll Software Platforms – 2025 Guide
Your payroll software shapes how smoothly your business runs, affecting everything from employee satisfaction to tax compliance. A good system needs an intuitive interface that minimises training time – your team shouldn’t need an engineering degree to process payroll. Look for software that handles PAYE and National Insurance calculations automatically, keeping you compliant with HMRC…
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The Biggest British Business Mistakes and Disasters
The UK has always punched above its weight historically in terms of its business and industrial prowess. But we can also make some extraordinary goofs as well. Here are a few. Gerald Ratner and jewellery that was cheaper than an M&S prawn sandwich Some people can do everything right and need only one mistake to…
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The UK’s Weirdest Taxes
HM Revenue and Customs used to use the line “Tax doesn’t have to be taxing” in its adverts in the 2000s (you might remember them). But most would agree, that to one degree or another at least, it is taxing. On the brain, on the wallet, and, at times, on the spirit. In fact the…
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UK Small Business Insurance – Beginner’s Guide 2025
Starting and running a business means taking on risk. While that’s part of what makes entrepreneurship exciting, you’ll want to protect what you’ve built. Let’s walk through everything you need to know about insuring your business properly. Employers’ liability insurance – compulsory if you employ anyone Before we get into the optional coverages, let’s talk…
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Managing UK Small Business Payroll – Beginner’s Guide 2025
Taking on your first employee marks an exciting milestone in your business journey. The thrill of growing your team comes with new responsibilities though, and payroll sits right at the heart of them. Let’s walk through everything you need to know about handling payroll for your small business. If you’re after payroll software, check out…
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Starting a Business in the UK – Beginner’s Guide 2025
Is a business right for me? Starting a business begins long before you fill out any paperwork. You need to ask yourself some honest questions about your motivations and readiness. Money matters, of course – we all need it. But if that’s your only driver, you might struggle when things get tough (and they will…