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<title>The Business Economic &#45; : Strategies</title>
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<title>Employer of Record – everything you need to know</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Interested in hiring overseas talent? We&#039;re delving into Employer of Record - what it is, the pros and cons and if it&#039;s right for you
The post Employer of Record – everything you need to know appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<title>Expenses Software for UK Small Businesses</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Henry Williams on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


The post Expenses Software for UK Small Businesses appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>New tax year – 2026/27 – what small business owners need to know</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


The new tax year (April 6) usually brings about a few changes for small business owners, but 2026 is going to be a big one. Here&#039;s a summary 
The post New tax year – 2026/27 – what small business owners need to know appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>5 business benefits of investing in virtual landline numbers</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/5-business-benefits-of-investing-in-virtual-landline-numbers</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Jon Sumner on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


The post 5 business benefits of investing in virtual landline numbers appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>business, benefits, investing, virtual, landline, numbers</media:keywords>
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<title>Best Offers for Making Tax Digital accounting software</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/best-offers-for-making-tax-digital-accounting-software</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/best-offers-for-making-tax-digital-accounting-software</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Henry Williams on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


The post Best Offers for Making Tax Digital accounting software appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>15 best UK side hustles – and how much you could earn</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/15-best-uk-side-hustles-and-how-much-you-could-earn</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/15-best-uk-side-hustles-and-how-much-you-could-earn</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


We&#039;ve got some of the best side hustles that you can take on and the information you need, even if you don&#039;t have the money or expertise 
The post 15 best UK side hustles – and how much you could earn appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Late payment rules to include mandatory interest and 60&#45;day cap</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/late-payment-rules-to-include-mandatory-interest-and-60-day-cap</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/late-payment-rules-to-include-mandatory-interest-and-60-day-cap</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Late payment rules include a payment term cap, mandatory interest payments and new powers for the Small Business Commissioner
The post Late payment rules to include mandatory interest and 60-day cap appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Late, payment, rules, include, mandatory, interest, and, 60-day, cap</media:keywords>
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<title>Making Tax Digital thresholds and timelines for 2026&#45;2028</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/making-tax-digital-thresholds-and-timelines-for-2026-2028</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/making-tax-digital-thresholds-and-timelines-for-2026-2028</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Confused about upcoming Making Tax Digital changes? Check the thresholds and timelines to ensure you&#039;re on the right track
The post Making Tax Digital thresholds and timelines for 2026-2028 appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
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<title>Taking payments online for ecommerce businesses</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/taking-payments-online-for-ecommerce-businesses</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Henry Williams on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


The post Taking payments online for ecommerce businesses appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Taking, payments, online, for, ecommerce, businesses</media:keywords>
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<title>The essential guide to point of sale (POS) systems</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/the-essential-guide-to-point-of-sale-pos-systems</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/the-essential-guide-to-point-of-sale-pos-systems</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


In this guide, we take a look at everything small business owners need to know about buying a Point of Sale (POS) system
The post The essential guide to point of sale (POS) systems appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>The, essential, guide, point, sale, POS, systems</media:keywords>
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<title>Personal branding for business leaders</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/personal-branding-for-business-leaders</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/personal-branding-for-business-leaders</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Hannah Haffield on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Having a personal brand as a business leader is becoming more and more important, and we&#039;re here to explain why
The post Personal branding for business leaders appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Personal, branding, for, business, leaders</media:keywords>
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<title>£3,000 Youth Jobs Grant for businesses hiring young people</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/3000-youth-jobs-grant-for-businesses-hiring-young-people</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/3000-youth-jobs-grant-for-businesses-hiring-young-people</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


The government said that it will give employers a £3,000 Youth Jobs Grant for taking on 18-24-year-olds who are out of work for six months
The post £3,000 Youth Jobs Grant for businesses hiring young people appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>£3, 000, Youth, Jobs, Grant, for, businesses, hiring, young, people</media:keywords>
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<title>Global payment services for small businesses: how to avoid higher fees</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/global-payment-services-for-small-businesses-how-to-avoid-higher-fees</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/global-payment-services-for-small-businesses-how-to-avoid-higher-fees</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Henry Williams on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


The post Global payment services for small businesses: how to avoid higher fees appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Why ‘my business is my retirement’ could be the riskiest plan of all</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/why-my-business-is-my-retirement-could-be-the-riskiest-plan-of-all</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/why-my-business-is-my-retirement-could-be-the-riskiest-plan-of-all</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Kevin Harrington on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Your business &#039;pension&#039; might not be the best retirement plan. Make sure you get these essentials in place before you bow out
The post Why ‘my business is my retirement’ could be the riskiest plan of all appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Securing funding for a small business</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/securing-funding-for-a-small-business</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/securing-funding-for-a-small-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Abby Hardoon on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


The post Securing funding for a small business appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Securing, funding, for, small, business</media:keywords>
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<title>What are the funding options for hospitality businesses?</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/what-are-the-funding-options-for-hospitality-businesses</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/what-are-the-funding-options-for-hospitality-businesses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Lucy Wayment on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available
The post What are the funding options for hospitality businesses? appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, are, the, funding, options, for, hospitality, businesses</media:keywords>
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<title>Best payment apps for small businesses</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/best-payment-apps-for-small-businesses</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/best-payment-apps-for-small-businesses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Dom Walbanke on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


With the number of payment methods increasing, your small business needs to be able to accommodate with all-in-one payment apps
The post Best payment apps for small businesses appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Best, payment, apps, for, small, businesses</media:keywords>
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<title>Opening a business bank account – how&#45;to and best accounts</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/opening-a-business-bank-account-how-to-and-best-accounts</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/opening-a-business-bank-account-how-to-and-best-accounts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Ben Lobel on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


In this piece, we&#039;ll look at how to go about opening a business account in the UK and what services are out there
The post Opening a business bank account – how-to and best accounts appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Opening, business, bank, account, –, how-to, and, best, accounts</media:keywords>
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<title>10 best business insurance providers in the UK</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/10-best-business-insurance-providers-in-the-uk</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/10-best-business-insurance-providers-in-the-uk</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


UK business insurers can cover you for all manner of incidents. Check out these 10 business insurance providers to get started 
The post 10 best business insurance providers in the UK appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>5 best business expense management solutions</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/5-best-business-expense-management-solutions</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/5-best-business-expense-management-solutions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Nathaniel Dalby on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


We’ve collected five of the best expense management solutions you can find for your business in the UK today. 
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>best, business, expense, management, solutions</media:keywords>
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<title>Spring Forecast 2026 – what small businesses should expect</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/spring-forecast-2026-what-small-businesses-should-expect</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/spring-forecast-2026-what-small-businesses-should-expect</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


The Spring Forecast 2026 is coming up on March 3. What can we expect to see that&#039;ll affect small business owners?
The post Spring Forecast 2026 – what small businesses should expect appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
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<title>Spring Forecast 2026 announcements for small businesses – live blog</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/spring-forecast-2026-announcements-for-small-businesses-live-blog</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/spring-forecast-2026-announcements-for-small-businesses-live-blog</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Whether you call it the Spring Statement or the Spring Forecast, Reeves is making her announcement. What&#039;s in it for small business owners?
The post Spring Forecast 2026 announcements for small businesses – live blog appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>A complete list of Scottish business grants</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/a-complete-list-of-scottish-business-grants</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/a-complete-list-of-scottish-business-grants</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Ben Lobel on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Here, we provide information on the Scottish business grants that could help your company grow and flourish 
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>complete, list, Scottish, business, grants</media:keywords>
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<title>What to know before starting your own cleaning business</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/what-to-know-before-starting-your-own-cleaning-business</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/what-to-know-before-starting-your-own-cleaning-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Ben Lobel on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


We give some pointers on starting your own business in the cleaning sector, including costs, insurance and building your customer base
The post What to know before starting your own cleaning business appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>The 6 best retail POS systems</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/the-6-best-retail-pos-systems</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/the-6-best-retail-pos-systems</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Henry Williams on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


We’ve rung up the fees and features of top providers to find the best retail POS systems for small retail stores – check out the list below 
The post The 6 best retail POS systems appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Best small business loans in the UK</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/best-small-business-loans-in-the-uk</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/best-small-business-loans-in-the-uk</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Henry Williams on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


We explore whether a loan is the right finance option for you along with some of the best small business loans in the UK market
The post Best small business loans in the UK appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Best, small, business, loans, the</media:keywords>
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<title>What is a PDQ machine and how does it work?</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/what-is-a-pdq-machine-and-how-does-it-work</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/what-is-a-pdq-machine-and-how-does-it-work</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Nick Ismail on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


A PDQ machine is just another name for a card machine - find out out everything you need to know about how they work, how much they cost, and where you can buy them
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>What, PDQ, machine, and, how, does, work</media:keywords>
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<title>How to start a vending machine business</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-start-a-vending-machine-business</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-start-a-vending-machine-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Check out this article to get you started on your new vending machine business. We&#039;ll be looking at location, marketing and what to sell
The post How to start a vending machine business appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, start, vending, machine, business</media:keywords>
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<title>What are the best business bank accounts in the UK?</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/what-are-the-best-business-bank-accounts-in-the-uk</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/what-are-the-best-business-bank-accounts-in-the-uk</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Lucy Wayment on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Make the right decision about your small business bank account, whether you&#039;re just starting out as a sole trader or you&#039;re more established
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, are, the, best, business, bank, accounts, the, UK</media:keywords>
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<title>How to start a baking business</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-start-a-baking-business</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-start-a-baking-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


This article will take you through the essentials of starting a baking business, whether you&#039;re at home, in a shop or doing wholesale   
The post How to start a baking business appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, start, baking, business</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>The 7 best POS systems for bars and pubs</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/the-7-best-pos-systems-for-bars-and-pubs</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/the-7-best-pos-systems-for-bars-and-pubs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Henry Williams on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Whether you serve cocktails or craft ales, check out our pick of the best POS systems that can help to boost efficiency and revenue
The post The 7 best POS systems for bars and pubs appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, best, POS, systems, for, bars, and, pubs</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>How to start a consulting business</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-start-a-consulting-business</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-start-a-consulting-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Learn what you need to know about starting a consulting business, from finding a niche to start-up costs, plus the pros and cons
The post How to start a consulting business appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, start, consulting, business</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>International Money Transfer for Business – Best Providers to Send Money Abroad</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/international-money-transfer-for-business-best-providers-to-send-money-abroad</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/international-money-transfer-for-business-best-providers-to-send-money-abroad</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Henry Williams on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


The post International Money Transfer for Business – Best Providers to Send Money Abroad appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>International, Money, Transfer, for, Business, –, Best, Providers, Send, Money, Abroad</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Which international business payment platform is right for your business? WorldFirst vs Airwallex (2026 Comparison)</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/which-international-business-payment-platform-is-right-for-your-business-worldfirst-vs-airwallex-2026-comparison</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/which-international-business-payment-platform-is-right-for-your-business-worldfirst-vs-airwallex-2026-comparison</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Henry Williams on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


The post Which international business payment platform is right for your business? WorldFirst vs Airwallex (2026 Comparison) appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Which, international, business, payment, platform, right, for, your, business, WorldFirst, Airwallex, 2026, Comparison</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Small business banking: A complete guide</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/small-business-banking-a-complete-guide</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/small-business-banking-a-complete-guide</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Christoph Tutsch on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Christoph Tutsch, founder and CEO of ONPEX, reveals everything you need to know about small business banking
The post Small business banking: A complete guide appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Small, business, banking:, complete, guide</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>12 of the best digital banking platforms for small business</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/12-of-the-best-digital-banking-platforms-for-small-business</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/12-of-the-best-digital-banking-platforms-for-small-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Considering a digital banking platform over one of the traditional stalwarts? We&#039;ve picked out 12 of the best for your perusal
The post 12 of the best digital banking platforms for small business appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>the, best, digital, banking, platforms, for, small, business</media:keywords>
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<title>Best business bank accounts for sole traders</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/best-business-bank-accounts-for-sole-traders</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/best-business-bank-accounts-for-sole-traders</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


We’ve rounded up some of the best business bank accounts created with sole traders in mind 
The post Best business bank accounts for sole traders appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Best, business, bank, accounts, for, sole, traders</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Employment Rights Act 2025 and the changes you need to prepare for</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/employment-rights-act-2025-and-the-changes-you-need-to-prepare-for</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/employment-rights-act-2025-and-the-changes-you-need-to-prepare-for</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


The government has published the timetabled changes that are coming in line with the Employment Rights Act 2025. Here&#039;s a rundown
The post Employment Rights Act 2025 and the changes you need to prepare for appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Employment, Rights, Act, 2025, and, the, changes, you, need, prepare, for</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Your guide to starting an online business</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/your-guide-to-starting-an-online-business</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/your-guide-to-starting-an-online-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Dom Walbanke on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


A survey of small and micro-businesses found businesses with a website were 51 per cent more likely to grow than those without  
The post Your guide to starting an online business appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Your, guide, starting, online, business</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>How to take payments as a small business</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-take-payments-as-a-small-business</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-take-payments-as-a-small-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Tim Adler on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


This Small Business guide looks at all the ways you can take payments, the best handheld devices for the self-employed, payment apps and finds the cheapest card readers out there
The post How to take payments as a small business appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, take, payments, small, business</media:keywords>
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<title>Pubs to get 15% discount on business rates</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/pubs-to-get-15-discount-on-business-rates</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/pubs-to-get-15-discount-on-business-rates</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Pubs and music venues will have a 15 per cent discount on their business rates from April 2026, followed by a two-year real-terms freeze
The post Pubs to get 15% discount on business rates appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pubs, get, 15, discount, business, rates</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Best payroll software for small businesses</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/best-payroll-software-for-small-businesses</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/best-payroll-software-for-small-businesses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


If you&#039;re looking for payroll software, peruse over these providers to find the right one for you and your small business
The post Best payroll software for small businesses appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Best, payroll, software, for, small, businesses</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Business grants in Wales</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/business-grants-in-wales</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/business-grants-in-wales</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Tim Adler on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


If you are looking to start your own business in Wales or already run one, you could be eligible for a range of Welsh business grants
The post Business grants in Wales appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Business, grants, Wales</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Best accounting software if you’re a sole trader</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/best-accounting-software-if-youre-a-sole-trader</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/best-accounting-software-if-youre-a-sole-trader</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Here, we explore how to find the right accounting software for you as a sole trader, along with some of the best platforms around
The post Best accounting software if you’re a sole trader appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Best, accounting, software, you’re, sole, trader</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>How to start a business</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-start-a-business</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-start-a-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


In this guide we’ll be looking at how to start a business, breaking down the vital elements that you need to get going
The post How to start a business appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, start, business</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Submitting your first self&#45;assessment as a new sole trader </title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/submitting-your-first-self-assessment-as-a-new-sole-trader</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/submitting-your-first-self-assessment-as-a-new-sole-trader</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


What do you need to know about self-assessment as a new sole trader? We&#039;ve partnered with Sage to tell you more
The post Submitting your first self-assessment as a new sole trader  appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Submitting, your, first, self-assessment, new, sole, trader </media:keywords>
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<title>7 best email marketing software for UK businesses</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/7-best-email-marketing-software-for-uk-businesses</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/7-best-email-marketing-software-for-uk-businesses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Dom Walbanke on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Factors to consider include the number of recipients you need to mail out to, design customisation to match the brand, integrations, data migration and ease of use
The post 7 best email marketing software for UK businesses appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>best, email, marketing, software, for, businesses</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>A guide to successful email marketing</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/a-guide-to-successful-email-marketing</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/a-guide-to-successful-email-marketing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Andrea Blair on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Ensure your email marketing campaigns are accurate, engaging and reach your recipient no matter which device they use
The post A guide to successful email marketing appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>guide, successful, email, marketing</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>The essential guide to small business marketing</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/the-essential-guide-to-small-business-marketing</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/the-essential-guide-to-small-business-marketing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Ben Lobel on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


The post The essential guide to small business marketing appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, essential, guide, small, business, marketing</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>The hidden risks of outsourcing – contractor safety regulations SMEs shouldn’t ignore</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/the-hidden-risks-of-outsourcing-contractor-safety-regulations-smes-shouldnt-ignore</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/the-hidden-risks-of-outsourcing-contractor-safety-regulations-smes-shouldnt-ignore</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Jeff Swales on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


The safety of contractors is more of a responsibility for you than you might realise. This is what you must know before you start outsourcing
The post The hidden risks of outsourcing – contractor safety regulations SMEs shouldn’t ignore appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, hidden, risks, outsourcing, –, contractor, safety, regulations, SMEs, shouldn’t, ignore</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>How to make money on Twitch</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-make-money-on-twitch</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-make-money-on-twitch</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Find out how to start on Twitch as a standalone or as an extension of your existing business. Get to grips with streaming, monetisation and more
The post How to make money on Twitch appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, make, money, Twitch</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>6 of the best business ideas for 2026</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/6-of-the-best-business-ideas-for-2026</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/6-of-the-best-business-ideas-for-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Whatever your interests or skills, there&#039;s always a small business that you can start. Here are the best business ideas for 2026
The post 6 of the best business ideas for 2026 appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>the, best, business, ideas, for, 2026</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>2025 for small businesses and what’s coming up in 2026</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/2025-for-small-businesses-and-whats-coming-up-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/2025-for-small-businesses-and-whats-coming-up-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


From financial statements to changing thresholds to price increases, we bring you the key events from 2025
The post 2025 for small businesses and what’s coming up in 2026 appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>2025, for, small, businesses, and, what’s, coming, 2026</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>5 small businesses from Christmas films – and their performance appraisals</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/5-small-businesses-from-christmas-films-and-their-performance-appraisals</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/5-small-businesses-from-christmas-films-and-their-performance-appraisals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


We&#039;re casting an analytical eye over everyone&#039;s favourite Christmas films – but with a business twist. Read on to see if you agree 
The post 5 small businesses from Christmas films – and their performance appraisals appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>small, businesses, from, Christmas, films, –, and, their, performance, appraisals</media:keywords>
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<title>The new life of shipping containers – how businesses across the UK are repurposing containers</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/the-new-life-of-shipping-containers-how-businesses-across-the-uk-are-repurposing-containers</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/the-new-life-of-shipping-containers-how-businesses-across-the-uk-are-repurposing-containers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By THS Containers on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Small business owners are repurposing shipping containers. In this article we&#039;ll be delving into the why and the how 
The post The new life of shipping containers – how businesses across the UK are repurposing containers appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, new, life, shipping, containers, –, how, businesses, across, the, are, repurposing, containers</media:keywords>
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<title>Best eSIM providers for UK businesses</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/best-esim-providers-for-uk-businesses</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/best-esim-providers-for-uk-businesses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Henry Williams on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


The post Best eSIM providers for UK businesses appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Best, eSIM, providers, for, businesses</media:keywords>
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<title>6 of the best payment systems for accepting US dollars</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/6-of-the-best-payment-systems-for-accepting-us-dollars</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/6-of-the-best-payment-systems-for-accepting-us-dollars</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


If you have a lot of customers Stateside, you&#039;ll want them to be able to pay in US dollars. We look at the best payment systems for USD
The post 6 of the best payment systems for accepting US dollars appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>the, best, payment, systems, for, accepting, dollars</media:keywords>
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<title>9 ways to save on tax for sole traders</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/9-ways-to-save-on-tax-for-sole-traders</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/9-ways-to-save-on-tax-for-sole-traders</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Are you a sole trader with a hefty tax bill? Take these tips to save yourself some money and help your business grow
The post 9 ways to save on tax for sole traders appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ways, save, tax, for, sole, traders</media:keywords>
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<title>11 HR software tools ideal for small businesses</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/11-hr-software-tools-ideal-for-small-businesses</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/11-hr-software-tools-ideal-for-small-businesses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Streamlining your HR functions is key to running an efficient business. Here are seven HR software tools that can help you do just that
The post 11 HR software tools ideal for small businesses appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>software, tools, ideal, for, small, businesses</media:keywords>
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<title>7 advantages of being a sole trader</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/7-advantages-of-being-a-sole-trader</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/7-advantages-of-being-a-sole-trader</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Business formation is one of the biggest decisions you&#039;ll make when starting out. Here are seven key advantages of being a sole trader
The post 7 advantages of being a sole trader appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>advantages, being, sole, trader</media:keywords>
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<title>What is the definition of a sole trader and being self&#45;employed</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/what-is-the-definition-of-a-sole-trader-and-being-self-employed</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/what-is-the-definition-of-a-sole-trader-and-being-self-employed</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Ben Lobel on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


In this article we look at the difference between the definition of being a sole trader and being self employed    
The post What is the definition of a sole trader and being self-employed appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, the, definition, sole, trader, and, being, self-employed</media:keywords>
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<title>How to start a dog walking business</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-start-a-dog-walking-business</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-start-a-dog-walking-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


For those who love pooches and want to set up a dog walking business, check out this guide to learn more about how to do it
The post How to start a dog walking business appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, start, dog, walking, business</media:keywords>
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<title>Autumn Budget 2025 and how it affects small businesses</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/autumn-budget-2025-and-how-it-affects-small-businesses</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/autumn-budget-2025-and-how-it-affects-small-businesses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Here is a round-up of the key announcements for small businesses from the Autumn Budget 2025
The post Autumn Budget 2025 and how it affects small businesses appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Autumn, Budget, 2025, and, how, affects, small, businesses</media:keywords>
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<title>What are business rates? A guide for small businesses</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/what-are-business-rates-a-guide-for-small-businesses</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/what-are-business-rates-a-guide-for-small-businesses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Sophie Attwood on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


What are business rates, how much are they and does every small business have to pay them? Sophie Attwood of Colliers answers your questions
The post What are business rates? A guide for small businesses appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, are, business, rates, guide, for, small, businesses</media:keywords>
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<title>Essential Black Friday tips for Amazon sellers</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/essential-black-friday-tips-for-amazon-sellers</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/essential-black-friday-tips-for-amazon-sellers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Owen Gough on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Here, Mike Cockfield, managing director and Khaos Control Cloud, gives his top tips for Amazon sellers to take advantage of Black Friday
The post Essential Black Friday tips for Amazon sellers appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Essential, Black, Friday, tips, for, Amazon, sellers</media:keywords>
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<title>Registering a company name – a Small Business guide</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/registering-a-company-name-a-small-business-guide</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/registering-a-company-name-a-small-business-guide</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Tim Adler on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Registering a company name at Companies House - a Small Business step-by-step guide to everything you need to do to register a company name
The post Registering a company name – a Small Business guide appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Registering, company, name, –, Small, Business, guide</media:keywords>
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<title>How to prepare your website for Black Friday traffic</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-prepare-your-website-for-black-friday-traffic</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-prepare-your-website-for-black-friday-traffic</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Owen Gough on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


As more retailers than ever prepare for Black Friday, Aaron Dicks, managing director at Impression, explains how to prepare your website for an influx in traffic
The post How to prepare your website for Black Friday traffic appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, prepare, your, website, for, Black, Friday, traffic</media:keywords>
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<title>Employment Rights Bill – what’s in the legislation?</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/employment-rights-bill-whats-in-the-legislation</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/employment-rights-bill-whats-in-the-legislation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


UPDATED: We take a look at Labour&#039;s Employment Rights Bill and how the business community has reacted to the measures
The post Employment Rights Bill – what’s in the legislation? appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Employment, Rights, Bill, –, what’s, the, legislation</media:keywords>
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<title>Ten ways to get better at networking</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/ten-ways-to-get-better-at-networking</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/ten-ways-to-get-better-at-networking</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By James Eder on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Networking isn’t about getting as many business cards or handshakes as possible, but about establishing genuine, professional relationships with others
The post Ten ways to get better at networking appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ten, ways, get, better, networking</media:keywords>
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<title>Help drive holiday discovery: your guide to Amazon Ads during peak shopping season</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/help-drive-holiday-discovery-your-guide-to-amazon-ads-during-peak-shopping-season</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/help-drive-holiday-discovery-your-guide-to-amazon-ads-during-peak-shopping-season</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Partner Content on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Here is why Amazon Ads is pivotal to your small business this holiday season and how you can use it across Black Friday, Cyber Monday and other seasonal campaigns
The post Help drive holiday discovery: your guide to Amazon Ads during peak shopping season appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Help, drive, holiday, discovery:, your, guide, Amazon, Ads, during, peak, shopping, season</media:keywords>
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<title>How UK sustainability reporting standards will affect your SME</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-uk-sustainability-reporting-standards-will-affect-your-sme</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-uk-sustainability-reporting-standards-will-affect-your-sme</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Dan Firmager on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


The UK Sustainability Reporting Standards will be introduced in 2026. Find out how you&#039;ll be expected to adhere
The post How UK sustainability reporting standards will affect your SME appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, sustainability, reporting, standards, will, affect, your, SME</media:keywords>
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<title>What is the best cloud storage for UK small business?</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/what-is-the-best-cloud-storage-for-uk-small-business</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/what-is-the-best-cloud-storage-for-uk-small-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Tim Adler on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


What is the best cloud storage for UK small business? A Small Business guide to the most popular cloud storage systems for SMEs
The post What is the best cloud storage for UK small business? appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, the, best, cloud, storage, for, small, business</media:keywords>
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<title>How to do bookkeeping as a small business</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-do-bookkeeping-as-a-small-business</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-do-bookkeeping-as-a-small-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Ryan Grundy on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Doing your own bookkeeping as a small business needn&#039;t be intimating. The keys are the right tools and the right attitude, says Ryan Grundy
The post How to do bookkeeping as a small business appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, bookkeeping, small, business</media:keywords>
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<title>A complete guide to small business finance</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/a-complete-guide-to-small-business-finance</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/a-complete-guide-to-small-business-finance</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Tim Adler on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Cash flow is one of the biggest headaches for small business owners. Bank loan applications can be cumbersome. Yet there is a nimbler generation of lenders who can get money into your bank account fast
The post A complete guide to small business finance appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>complete, guide, small, business, finance</media:keywords>
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<title>Settlement agreements in the redundancy process</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/settlement-agreements-in-the-redundancy-process</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/settlement-agreements-in-the-redundancy-process</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Ethan Diver on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Solicitor Ethan Diver explains the circumstances in which settlement agreements are appropriate during the redundancy process
The post Settlement agreements in the redundancy process appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Settlement, agreements, the, redundancy, process</media:keywords>
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<title>13 of the best prepaid business cards</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/13-of-the-best-prepaid-business-cards</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/13-of-the-best-prepaid-business-cards</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Here, we explain what a prepaid business card is, the pros and cons, and what the best prepaid cards on the market are
The post 13 of the best prepaid business cards appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>the, best, prepaid, business, cards</media:keywords>
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<title>9 myths about Making Tax Digital busted</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/9-myths-about-making-tax-digital-busted</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/9-myths-about-making-tax-digital-busted</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Henry Williams on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


There’s been a lot of misinformation around Making Tax Digital (MTD). In this article, we clear up any confusion on the new system...
The post 9 myths about Making Tax Digital busted appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>myths, about, Making, Tax, Digital, busted</media:keywords>
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<title>Tax advantages of a limited company versus sole trader</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/tax-advantages-of-a-limited-company-versus-sole-trader</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/tax-advantages-of-a-limited-company-versus-sole-trader</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Haydn Rogan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Haydn Rogan explains the tax advantages and disadvantages of status as a limited company and as a sole trader    
The post Tax advantages of a limited company versus sole trader appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tax, advantages, limited, company, versus, sole, trader</media:keywords>
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<title>Five steps for small businesses Making Tax Digital</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/five-steps-for-small-businesses-making-tax-digital</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/five-steps-for-small-businesses-making-tax-digital</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Stephanie Spicer on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Making Tax Digital will extend to businesses with turnovers of less than £85,000 by April 2022. Here are 5 steps you can take to comply with Making Tax Digital
The post Five steps for small businesses Making Tax Digital appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Five, steps, for, small, businesses, Making, Tax, Digital</media:keywords>
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<title>EORI number: What it is and how to get or check one</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/eori-number-what-it-is-and-how-to-get-or-check-one</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/eori-number-what-it-is-and-how-to-get-or-check-one</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Ben Lobel on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


In this guide, we&#039;ll take you through all you need to know about EORI numbers, who should register, how to apply and where to go for more help
The post EORI number: What it is and how to get or check one appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>EORI, number:, What, and, how, get, check, one</media:keywords>
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<title>Profit and loss template</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/profit-and-loss-template</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/profit-and-loss-template</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Henry Williams on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Use this template to build your own profit and loss account as a small business owner.
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Profit, and, loss, template</media:keywords>
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<title>8 digital marketing solutions to grow your business</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/8-digital-marketing-solutions-to-grow-your-business</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/8-digital-marketing-solutions-to-grow-your-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


In this article, we&#039;re giving you an overview of eight digital marketing solutions including SEO, email marketing and more 
The post 8 digital marketing solutions to grow your business appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>digital, marketing, solutions, grow, your, business</media:keywords>
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<title>Making Tax Digital (MTD) – HRMC requirements and the best compatible software providers</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/making-tax-digital-mtd-hrmc-requirements-and-the-best-compatible-software-providers</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/making-tax-digital-mtd-hrmc-requirements-and-the-best-compatible-software-providers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Ben Lobel on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Here, Mariah Tompkins scrutinises accounting software options that small businesses can use for their digital tax returns.
The post Making Tax Digital (MTD) – HRMC requirements and the best compatible software providers appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Making, Tax, Digital, MTD, –, HRMC, requirements, and, the, best, compatible, software, providers</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>What is the VAT threshold?</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/what-is-the-vat-threshold</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/what-is-the-vat-threshold</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Tim Adler on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


At what point does your small business have to start paying VAT? Should you voluntarily pay VAT? And what are legitimate ways to stay under the VAT threshold?
The post What is the VAT threshold? appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, the, VAT, threshold</media:keywords>
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<title>Should you use AI to draft commercial contracts?</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/should-you-use-ai-to-draft-commercial-contracts</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/should-you-use-ai-to-draft-commercial-contracts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Peter Kouwenberg on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Peter Kouwenberg of Taylor Walton Solicitors explains what can go wrong if you rely on AI for your business contracts
The post Should you use AI to draft commercial contracts? appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Should, you, use, draft, commercial, contracts</media:keywords>
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<title>5 of the best phone systems for your remote workers</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/5-of-the-best-phone-systems-for-your-remote-workers</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/5-of-the-best-phone-systems-for-your-remote-workers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


With more firms working remotely, business owners are reviewing their phone systems. We talk you through some of the best ones around
The post 5 of the best phone systems for your remote workers appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>the, best, phone, systems, for, your, remote, workers</media:keywords>
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<title>Are there any free card readers for small businesses?</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/are-there-any-free-card-readers-for-small-businesses</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/are-there-any-free-card-readers-for-small-businesses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Cutting costs is a key focus for a lot of small businesses at the moment. Here are the card readers at the lowest price – purchase or rental
The post Are there any free card readers for small businesses? appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Are, there, any, free, card, readers, for, small, businesses</media:keywords>
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<title>15 EPoS systems for restaurants and cafés</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/15-epos-systems-for-restaurants-and-cafes</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/15-epos-systems-for-restaurants-and-cafes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Having the right EPoS system in place can boost your business in far more ways than just payments. Here are 15 EPoS systems to check out
The post 15 EPoS systems for restaurants and cafés appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>EPoS, systems, for, restaurants, and, cafés</media:keywords>
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<title>The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/the-importance-of-vocational-rehabilitation-services-for-smes</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/the-importance-of-vocational-rehabilitation-services-for-smes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Partner Content on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Every business risks losing employees to long-term absences due to illness or injury, and so, being prepared and having access to support when needed is key
The post The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, importance, vocational, rehabilitation, services, for, SMEs</media:keywords>
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<title>Kevin Hollinrake MP: ‘I’ve never written a business plan for a new business’</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/kevin-hollinrake-mp-ive-never-written-a-business-plan-for-a-new-business</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/kevin-hollinrake-mp-ive-never-written-a-business-plan-for-a-new-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Small Business Team on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Chris Kenning meets Kevin Hollinrake MP, chairman of the Conservative Party
The post Kevin Hollinrake MP: ‘I’ve never written a business plan for a new business’ appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kevin, Hollinrake, MP:, ‘I’ve, never, written, business, plan, for, new, business’</media:keywords>
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<title>Best UK small business accounting software</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/best-uk-small-business-accounting-software</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/best-uk-small-business-accounting-software</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Tim Adler on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


With accounting software, even the smallest business can easily manage expenses, create and send invoices and keep on top of taxes 
The post Best UK small business accounting software appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Best, small, business, accounting, software</media:keywords>
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<title>The 6 best VOIP providers for small businesses</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/the-6-best-voip-providers-for-small-businesses</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/the-6-best-voip-providers-for-small-businesses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Henry Williams on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


We’ve compared the competition to bring you our pick of the 6 best VoIP providers for small businesses – complete with features and pricing
The post The 6 best VOIP providers for small businesses appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, best, VOIP, providers, for, small, businesses</media:keywords>
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<title>Why every SME needs a regular business health check</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/why-every-sme-needs-a-regular-business-health-check</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/why-every-sme-needs-a-regular-business-health-check</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Jonathan Cooper on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Find out what a business health check is, how it can benefit your company and why you should be carrying them out regularly
The post Why every SME needs a regular business health check appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, every, SME, needs, regular, business, health, check</media:keywords>
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<title>What is Extended Producer Responsibility?</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/what-is-extended-producer-responsibility</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/what-is-extended-producer-responsibility</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Tim Adler on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Extended Producer Responsibility puts the responsibility for recycling packaging materials back onto the manufacturer or importer. It will come into effect this year and cost UK businesses an additional £1.4bn in compliance fees
The post What is Extended Producer Responsibility? appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, Extended, Producer, Responsibility</media:keywords>
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<title>7 HR software tools ideal for small business</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/7-hr-software-tools-ideal-for-small-business</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/7-hr-software-tools-ideal-for-small-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Streamlining your HR functions is key to running an efficient business. Here are seven HR software tools that can help you do just that
The post 7 HR software tools ideal for small business appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>software, tools, ideal, for, small, business</media:keywords>
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<title>Scale Globally, Advertise Locally with Amazon Ads</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/scale-globally-advertise-locally-with-amazon-ads</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/scale-globally-advertise-locally-with-amazon-ads</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Partner Content on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


The post Scale Globally, Advertise Locally with Amazon Ads appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Scale, Globally, Advertise, Locally, with, Amazon, Ads</media:keywords>
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<title>150 UK small business grants to apply for right now</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/150-uk-small-business-grants-to-apply-for-right-now</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/150-uk-small-business-grants-to-apply-for-right-now</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


In need of some funding for your small business? These grants should give you a boost, wherever you&#039;re based in the UK
The post 150 UK small business grants to apply for right now appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>150, small, business, grants, apply, for, right, now</media:keywords>
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<title>The pros and cons of taking manual bank transfers as a small business</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-taking-manual-bank-transfers-as-a-small-business</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-taking-manual-bank-transfers-as-a-small-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Wonder if taking manual bank transfers from customers is the right move for your business? We explore the ups and downs of these payments
The post The pros and cons of taking manual bank transfers as a small business appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, pros, and, cons, taking, manual, bank, transfers, small, business</media:keywords>
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<title>Marnie Swindells: ‘I must make sure Lord Sugar knows he made the right decision’</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/marnie-swindells-i-must-make-sure-lord-sugar-knows-he-made-the-right-decision</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/marnie-swindells-i-must-make-sure-lord-sugar-knows-he-made-the-right-decision</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan meets Marnie Swindells, founder of Bronx boxing gym and The Apprentice winner 2023
The post Marnie Swindells: ‘I must make sure Lord Sugar knows he made the right decision’ appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marnie, Swindells:, ‘I, must, make, sure, Lord, Sugar, knows, made, the, right, decision’</media:keywords>
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<title>Autumn Budget 2025 predictions – what’s in it for small business owners?</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/autumn-budget-2025-predictions-whats-in-it-for-small-business-owners</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/autumn-budget-2025-predictions-whats-in-it-for-small-business-owners</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

The Autumn Budget 2025 date is now public knowledge, but what will be in the announcement? We look at the predictions
The post Autumn Budget 2025 predictions – what’s in it for small business owners? appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Autumn, Budget, 2025, predictions, –, what’s, for, small, business, owners</media:keywords>
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<title>From garden sheds to growth: Amazon Ads spotlights UK’s rising stars entrepreneurs</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/from-garden-sheds-to-growth-amazon-ads-spotlights-uks-rising-stars-entrepreneurs</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/from-garden-sheds-to-growth-amazon-ads-spotlights-uks-rising-stars-entrepreneurs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Partner Content on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Amazon Ads’ ‘Rising Stars’ series shines a spotlight on the UK’s most inspiring entrepreneurs, including the founders of Gardener’s Dream
The post From garden sheds to growth: Amazon Ads spotlights UK’s rising stars entrepreneurs appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>From, garden, sheds, growth:, Amazon, Ads, spotlights, UK’s, rising, stars, entrepreneurs</media:keywords>
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<title>UK Small Business Events and Exhibitions Calendar</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/uk-small-business-events-and-exhibitions-calendar</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/uk-small-business-events-and-exhibitions-calendar</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Small Business Team on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

A diary of upcoming events of interest for UK SMEs and small business owners. We have listed out each event or exhibition, telling you what each one is about and also where and when all the events are
The post UK Small Business Events and Exhibitions Calendar appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Small, Business, Events, and, Exhibitions, Calendar</media:keywords>
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<title>How to spot firms falsely offering a ‘legal alternative to using insolvency practitioners’</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-spot-firms-falsely-offering-a-legal-alternative-to-using-insolvency-practitioners</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-spot-firms-falsely-offering-a-legal-alternative-to-using-insolvency-practitioners</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Julie Palmer on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

The hidden dangers of unregulated insolvency firms –  Julie Palmer and Shaun Barton share the warning signs to watch for
The post How to spot firms falsely offering a ‘legal alternative to using insolvency practitioners’ appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, spot, firms, falsely, offering, ‘legal, alternative, using, insolvency, practitioners’</media:keywords>
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<title>List of small business associations and networking groups</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/list-of-small-business-associations-and-networking-groups</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/list-of-small-business-associations-and-networking-groups</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Aaron Hurst on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Small business associations and networking groups, trade associations and other SME business groups and resources
The post List of small business associations and networking groups appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>List, small, business, associations, and, networking, groups</media:keywords>
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<title>Do I need freelancer insurance? A full guide</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/do-i-need-freelancer-insurance-a-full-guide</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/do-i-need-freelancer-insurance-a-full-guide</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Oh, where to start with freelancer insurance. We&#039;ve done our best to guide you through why you need it, what types you need, plus extra tips
The post Do I need freelancer insurance? A full guide appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>need, freelancer, insurance, full, guide</media:keywords>
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<title>AI is changing everything. Here’s how to get on board</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/ai-is-changing-everything-heres-how-to-get-on-board</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/ai-is-changing-everything-heres-how-to-get-on-board</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Jonathan Dowden on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Discover how AI and automation are transforming a real business’ accounting, boosting productivity and driving business success
The post AI is changing everything. Here’s how to get on board appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 14:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>changing, everything., Here’s, how, get, board</media:keywords>
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<title>Why targeted AI is a business game changer</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/why-targeted-ai-is-a-business-game-changer</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/why-targeted-ai-is-a-business-game-changer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Jonathan Dowden on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

AI is already being used by small businesses. Find out how you can embrace artificial intelligence with confidence
The post Why targeted AI is a business game changer appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, targeted, business, game, changer</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>What is VoIP phone? Meaning and how it works</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/what-is-voip-phone-meaning-and-how-it-works</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/what-is-voip-phone-meaning-and-how-it-works</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Henry Williams on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

The post What is VoIP phone? Meaning and how it works appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, VoIP, phone, Meaning, and, how, works</media:keywords>
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<title>10 card payment machines ideal for small business</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/10-card-payment-machines-ideal-for-small-business</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/10-card-payment-machines-ideal-for-small-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Tim Adler on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Including Square, the SumUp Air and Zettle 2, we break down the fees and functions of the best card payment machines for UK small businesses
The post 10 card payment machines ideal for small business appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>card, payment, machines, ideal, for, small, business</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Which card payment machine should I get for my small business?</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/which-card-payment-machine-should-i-get-for-my-small-business</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/which-card-payment-machine-should-i-get-for-my-small-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Find out the benefits of taking card payments along with some of the best card machines for your small business&#039; needs
The post Which card payment machine should I get for my small business? appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Which, card, payment, machine, should, get, for, small, business</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Tips for staying cool in the office</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/tips-for-staying-cool-in-the-office</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/tips-for-staying-cool-in-the-office</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Ben Lobel on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

As the heat continues to leave the UK scorching, Londonoffices.com have compiled a list of ways to keep cool in the office
The post Tips for staying cool in the office appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tips, for, staying, cool, the, office</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Pros and cons of employee ownership trusts (EOTs)</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/pros-and-cons-of-employee-ownership-trusts-eots</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/pros-and-cons-of-employee-ownership-trusts-eots</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

In this article, we explain what an employee ownership trust is along with the pros and cons of moving to this model
The post Pros and cons of employee ownership trusts (EOTs) appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pros, and, cons, employee, ownership, trusts, EOTs</media:keywords>
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<title>Best payment processors for UK small businesses – 11 of the best</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/best-payment-processors-for-uk-small-businesses-11-of-the-best</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/best-payment-processors-for-uk-small-businesses-11-of-the-best</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

11 of the best payment processors for UK small businesses reviewed to help you choose the best payment system for your SME
The post Best payment processors for UK small businesses – 11 of the best appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2025 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Best, payment, processors, for, small, businesses, –, the, best</media:keywords>
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<title>6 examples of sole traders</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/6-examples-of-sole-traders</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/6-examples-of-sole-traders</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Tim Adler on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

What jobs are best if you want to go self-employed? We look at what it takes to become a personal trainer, a gardener, a hairdresser, a private chef, a photographer or a dog walker
The post 6 examples of sole traders appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>examples, sole, traders</media:keywords>
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<title>How do I verify my identity on Companies House?</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-do-i-verify-my-identity-on-companies-house</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-do-i-verify-my-identity-on-companies-house</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Find out how to verify your identity with Companies House as a director or PSC before the deadline kicks in on November 18, 2025
The post How do I verify my identity on Companies House? appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, verify, identity, Companies, House</media:keywords>
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<title>Top benefits of HR software for small businesses</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/top-benefits-of-hr-software-for-small-businesses</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/top-benefits-of-hr-software-for-small-businesses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Owen Gough on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Here, we take a look at how small businesses can take advantage of HR software and how it can help you manage your staff
The post Top benefits of HR software for small businesses appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Top, benefits, software, for, small, businesses</media:keywords>
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<title>Cheapest card payment machines</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/cheapest-card-payment-machines</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/cheapest-card-payment-machines</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
We show you the cheapest card machines that are available on the market by transaction fee
The post Cheapest card payment machines appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cheapest, card, payment, machines</media:keywords>
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<title>How do I build a website for my small business?</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-do-i-build-a-website-for-my-small-business</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-do-i-build-a-website-for-my-small-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Dom Walbanke on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

There are various website builders for small businesses. Here are who they are, what they cost and how to get your website up and running
The post How do I build a website for my small business? appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, build, website, for, small, business</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>What is in the government’s Small Business Plan?</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/what-is-in-the-governments-small-business-plan</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/what-is-in-the-governments-small-business-plan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

The government has revealed its Small Business Plan to show how it wants to back SMEs. Here&#039;s an idea of what&#039;s to come 
The post What is in the government’s Small Business Plan? appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, the, government’s, Small, Business, Plan</media:keywords>
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<title>Top 5 virtual landline providers for small businesses</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/top-5-virtual-landline-providers-for-small-businesses</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/top-5-virtual-landline-providers-for-small-businesses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Ahead of the removal of traditional phonelines in 2027, we bring you all you need to know about the top 5 virtual landline providers
The post Top 5 virtual landline providers for small businesses appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Top, virtual, landline, providers, for, small, businesses</media:keywords>
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<title>Hospitality red tape cut – what small businesses could see next</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/hospitality-red-tape-cut-what-small-businesses-could-see-next</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/hospitality-red-tape-cut-what-small-businesses-could-see-next</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

As part of its Small Business Plan, the government is planning measures to make life easier for hospitality businesses
The post Hospitality red tape cut – what small businesses could see next appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hospitality, red, tape, cut, –, what, small, businesses, could, see, next</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Making Tax Digital for corporation tax scrapped</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/making-tax-digital-for-corporation-tax-scrapped</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/making-tax-digital-for-corporation-tax-scrapped</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

A new document from HMRC confirms that Making Tax Digital for corporation tax will not go ahead, but are any of us surprised? 
The post Making Tax Digital for corporation tax scrapped appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 14:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Making, Tax, Digital, for, corporation, tax, scrapped</media:keywords>
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<title>Where to start with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/where-to-start-with-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/where-to-start-with-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Chris Downing on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Sage&#039;s Chris Downing answers key questions around Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. Get ready for its introduction in April 2026
The post Where to start with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Where, start, with, Making, Tax, Digital, for, Income, Tax</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>5 things you need to know about MTD for Income Tax</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-mtd-for-income-tax</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-mtd-for-income-tax</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Chris Downing on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Five things you need to know to kick-start your own MTD for Income Tax preparations ahead of the April 2026 changes
The post 5 things you need to know about MTD for Income Tax appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>things, you, need, know, about, MTD, for, Income, Tax</media:keywords>
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<title>The 6 best free website builders for small businesses</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/the-6-best-free-website-builders-for-small-businesses</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/the-6-best-free-website-builders-for-small-businesses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Henry Williams on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Looking to build a professional website for your small business without spending a penny? Here are the 6 best free website builders ranked and compared.
The post The 6 best free website builders for small businesses appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, best, free, website, builders, for, small, businesses</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Lead generation vs brand awareness: where should leaders focus their marketing strategy?</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/lead-generation-vs-brand-awareness-where-should-leaders-focus-their-marketing-strategy</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/lead-generation-vs-brand-awareness-where-should-leaders-focus-their-marketing-strategy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Julia Payne on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Should you focus on lead generation or brand awareness? Discover why aligning both is key to driving sustainable marketing growth
The post Lead generation vs brand awareness: where should leaders focus their marketing strategy? appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lead, generation, brand, awareness:, where, should, leaders, focus, their, marketing, strategy</media:keywords>
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<title>What are the best 8 website builders for my small business?</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/what-are-the-best-8-website-builders-for-my-small-business</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/what-are-the-best-8-website-builders-for-my-small-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Tim Adler on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Nearly two million small and medium-sized businesses do not even have a website
The post What are the best 8 website builders for my small business? appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, are, the, best, website, builders, for, small, business</media:keywords>
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<title>How can I promote my small business website?</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-can-i-promote-my-small-business-website</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-can-i-promote-my-small-business-website</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Tim Adler on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

The post How can I promote my small business website? appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, can, promote, small, business, website</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Think small and win big – your SME strategy in the UK tender market</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/think-small-and-win-big-your-sme-strategy-in-the-uk-tender-market</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/think-small-and-win-big-your-sme-strategy-in-the-uk-tender-market</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Jason Cooney on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Winning a tender as an SME can feel like an uphill battle – but it doesn’t have to be. Jason Cooney explains how to land your next one
The post Think small and win big – your SME strategy in the UK tender market appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Think, small, and, win, big, –, your, SME, strategy, the, tender, market</media:keywords>
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<title>How UK’s data law overhaul could reshape marketing</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-uks-data-law-overhaul-could-reshape-marketing</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-uks-data-law-overhaul-could-reshape-marketing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Sachiko Scheuing on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Keep ahead of the changes in the new Data (Use and Access) Act (DUA Act) and how it could reshape the marketing landscape
The post How UK’s data law overhaul could reshape marketing appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, UK’s, data, law, overhaul, could, reshape, marketing</media:keywords>
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<title>Simon Woodroffe: ‘I think AI is going to bring enormous wealth into the world’</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/simon-woodroffe-i-think-ai-is-going-to-bring-enormous-wealth-into-the-world</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/simon-woodroffe-i-think-ai-is-going-to-bring-enormous-wealth-into-the-world</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan meets Simon Woodroffe, former Dragon and founder of YO! Sushi
The post Simon Woodroffe: ‘I think AI is going to bring enormous wealth into the world’ appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Simon, Woodroffe:, ‘I, think, going, bring, enormous, wealth, into, the, world’</media:keywords>
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<title>Request a smart meter for your business</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/request-a-smart-meter-for-your-business</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/request-a-smart-meter-for-your-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Henry Williams on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

The post Request a smart meter for your business appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 14:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Request, smart, meter, for, your, business</media:keywords>
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<title>How to set up a POS system for your small business</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-set-up-a-pos-system-for-your-small-business</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-set-up-a-pos-system-for-your-small-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Henry Williams on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Find out how to set up and get the most out of a POS system for your retail or hospitality business    
The post How to set up a POS system for your small business appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 14:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Jonathan Cooper on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

In the unfortunate event that you have to close your business, do your due diligence before you find a liquidator
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<title>Accounting in foreign currencies: what small business owners need to know</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

We explore what you need to know about doing business in foreign currencies.
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<title>Are you a born entrepreneur? Answer these questions to find out</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Take on these questions from The Apprentice&#039;s Mike Soutar to see if you&#039;re innately an entrepreneur or an entrepreneur in development
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