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<title>The Business Economic &#45; : Strategies</title>
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<title>Best accounting software if you’re a sole trader</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/best-accounting-software-if-youre-a-sole-trader</link>
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<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>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>The best 5 business car hire or leasing providers for 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
Compare five of the best business car hire and leasing providers for small businesses, including Enterprise-Rent-A-Car, Select, and Nationwide
The post The best 5 business car hire or leasing providers for small businesses appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Best payment processors for UK small businesses – 11 of the best</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
What&#039;s the best payment system for your small business? We review 11 of the best payment processors for UK SMEs.
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>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>A guide to trade marks and the benefits of registration</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/a-guide-to-trade-marks-and-the-benefits-of-registration</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Ben Lobel on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Helene Whelbourn and Alastair Rawlence of intellectual property specialist NOVAGRAAF provide this guide to trade marks and the benefits of registering them    
The post A guide to trade marks and the benefits of registration appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Understanding Business Valuation Without Complicated Language</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/understanding-business-valuation-without-complicated-language</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/understanding-business-valuation-without-complicated-language</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ RPConnect explains how owners and investors can talk about a company&#039;s worth using clear questions, reliable records and realistic expectations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:25:40 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Giulliano Russelli - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>How to Determine Whether Your Business Is Financially Sustainable</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-determine-whether-your-business-is-financially-sustainable</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-determine-whether-your-business-is-financially-sustainable</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ RPConnect offers five practical checks for business owners who want to grow without losing control of their finances. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:45:30 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Giulliano Russelli - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>How to set up an apprenticeship scheme at your small business</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-set-up-an-apprenticeship-scheme-at-your-small-business</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/how-to-set-up-an-apprenticeship-scheme-at-your-small-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Ben Lobel on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Is an apprenticeship scheme right for your business, and where do you begin? Crissi Williams, CEO of the Institute of Telecommunications Professionals, looks into the matter
The post How to set up an apprenticeship scheme at your small business appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
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<title>The Business of Influence: The Strategy Behind RPConnect’s Successful Deals</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/the-business-of-influence-the-strategy-behind-rpconnects-successful-deals</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ How the RPConnect Product Positioning Framework transforms products into credible choices for enterprise buyers ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:13:21 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Giulliano Russelli - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>RPConnect, RPPF, product positioning, B2B marketing, enterprise marketing, corporate affairs, business lobbying, stakeholder engagement, Noubikko P. Ulanda,  </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>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Ryan Grundy on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Keeping on top of your accounts as a small business needn’t be a headache. With the right approach and tools, it can be incredibly useful. Little and often is the key, 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>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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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>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Be prepared for the end of traditional landlines in 2027
The post Top 5 virtual landline providers for small businesses appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:00:05 +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>The unfair dismissal changes you need to understand before January 2027</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/the-unfair-dismissal-changes-you-need-to-understand-before-january-2027</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/the-unfair-dismissal-changes-you-need-to-understand-before-january-2027</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Michaela Gartside on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Learn more about the unfair dismissal rules that are being modified – and how you can avoid the employment tribunal
The post The unfair dismissal changes you need to understand before January 2027 appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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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>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>need, freelancer, insurance, full, guide</media:keywords>
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<title>Autumn Budget 2026 – what can small business owners expect?</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/autumn-budget-2026-what-can-small-business-owners-expect</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/autumn-budget-2026-what-can-small-business-owners-expect</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
The Autumn Budget 2026 is set for 28 October, delivered by new Chancellor, John Healey. Here&#039;s what we know so far  
The post Autumn Budget 2026 – what can small business owners expect? appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Employers’ liability insurance – what is it and do you need it? </title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/employers-liability-insurance-what-is-it-and-do-you-need-it</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/employers-liability-insurance-what-is-it-and-do-you-need-it</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Here, we answer all of your questions around employers&#039; liability insurance - how much will you pay and what happens if you don&#039;t have it?  
The post Employers’ liability insurance – what is it and do you need it?  appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
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<title>Sick leave – Making changes to company sickness policy</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/sick-leave-making-changes-to-company-sickness-policy</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/sick-leave-making-changes-to-company-sickness-policy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Peter Done on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Is it possible to make changes to our company sickness policy? Peter Done of HR consultancy Peninsula answers the question
The post Sick leave – Making changes to company sickness policy appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sick, leave, –, Making, changes, company, sickness, policy</media:keywords>
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<title>From two friends to ten countries: Amazon Ads spotlights Rising Stars’ entrepreneurs</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/from-two-friends-to-ten-countries-amazon-ads-spotlights-rising-stars-entrepreneurs</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/from-two-friends-to-ten-countries-amazon-ads-spotlights-rising-stars-entrepreneurs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Partner Content on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


The post From two friends to ten countries: Amazon Ads spotlights Rising Stars’ entrepreneurs appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<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>
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<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>Fri, 31 Jul 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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<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
The post What is a PDQ machine and how does it work? appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, PDQ, machine, and, how, does, work</media:keywords>
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<title>Pubs, clubs and live music venues to get 20% business rates cut</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/pubs-clubs-and-live-music-venues-to-get-20-business-rates-cut</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/pubs-clubs-and-live-music-venues-to-get-20-business-rates-cut</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


The government confirms a 20% business rate cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues. More details will be revealed in the Autumn Budget
The post Pubs, clubs and live music venues to get 20% business rates cut appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Chancellor announces SME funding package</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/chancellor-announces-sme-funding-package</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


The chancellor has unveiled SME funding support as part of her Mansion House speech in July 2026. Here&#039;s what is coming up
The post Chancellor announces SME funding package appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chancellor, announces, SME, funding, package</media:keywords>
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<title>Redundancy pay – a Small Business guide</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/redundancy-pay-a-small-business-guide</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs


Take these tips to keep your business on the right lines if you need to make your employees redundant 
The post Redundancy pay – a Small Business guide appeared first on Small Business UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Business Economic Syndicated News</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Redundancy, pay, –, Small, Business, guide</media:keywords>
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<title>Noubikko Digital Preservation and Digitalization Program 2029</title>
<link>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/noubikko-digital-preservation-and-digitalization-program-2029</link>
<guid>https://thebusinesseconomic.com/noubikko-digital-preservation-and-digitalization-program-2029</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ May, 16, 2026 – Prague, Czech Republic - By 2029, the Noubikko Group and its affiliated brands aim to complete a comprehensive Digital Preservation and Digitalization Program, ensuring that every major brand, publication, intellectual property, project, and business operation is digitally documented, archived, and accessible online. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:51:15 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Giulliano Russelli - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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