Start Up Donut, the go-to resource for new and early-stage businesses, today announced the launch of its Start-Up Readiness Tool, a simple, free and practical assessment designed to help people assess ...

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning after more than 4,800 self assessment scams have been reported since ...

Gen Z business hotspots include London (with 21% of Gen Z-run companies), Cardiff, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Bradford, ...

HMRC is urging workers, including seasonal staff, to ‘Check Your Pay’. Workers are being reminded to ‘ Check Your Pay ’ over ...

We’ve learned so much from the podcast in 2025 and we’re so grateful to our guests for being so open and honest about their experiences. Here are just six of the valuable lessons that our interviewees ...

New research finds that one in two Brits dream of working for themselves but money worries and a lack of confidence are holding back many would-be entrepreneurs. The UK is home to an untapped wave of ...

HMRC offers self assessment customers the opportunity to spread the cost of their tax bill with a Time to Pay arrangement. With the festive season upon us and some people’s Christmas outgoings feeling ...

Whether you’re buying gifts for clients, organising a festive get-together for staff or decorating your workspace, many self employed people wonder, “Can I claim this as a business expense?” In this ...

Once you come under the scope of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, you will need Making Tax Digital-compliant accounting software to keep a digital record of your income and expenses. With many ...

The latest Current Account Switch Service figures reveal a surge in activity as record numbers of SMEs switch bank account providers. The Current Account Switch Service has revealed that 10,393 small ...

New data suggests that many Brits are set to spend more this Christmas than ever; what’s more, 22% of the UK’s festive spend is destined for small independent businesses, a seasonal boost worth over ...