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The last few years have been among the most turbulant on record for small businesses. The 2020s started with a global pandemic and has since seen Russia invade Ukraine, the Israel-Gaza war, and a cost of living crisis. All of these, and more, has led to some interesting UK small business statistics. There have been … Read more
Want to create a space to work from home in the UK? Find out all the rules you need to know, including do you need planning permission for a home office, business rates and more in this guide.
30 May 2023 – According to various reports, Artificial Intelligence will replace tens, if not hundreds, of millions of jobs in the next 10 to 15 years. So is this something small businesses should embrace or be worried about? It is difficult nowadays to look at any news without reading about artificial intelligence (AI) and … Read more
For a startup to get noticed and build a customer base, it’s becoming increasingly important to be online. This is where the majority of businesses are finding their customers, building relationships and ultimately making the sales to fuel their growth. But with so many businesses accessible at customers’ fingertips, start-ups don’t just have to be … Read more
4 April 2023 – The tax year 2023/24 has started, which means several changes will come into effect. Many of these will affect small businesses. With every new tax year, changes come into effect. After a very challenging year, many small businesses are bracing for more headwinds, as some changes will put more pressure on … Read more
For the past few months, the Business4Beginners team have been working on a new project called Startup Hive. You have received an exclusive invite to the Beta program… What is Startup Hive? Startup Hive is an online platform that will help to simplify the process of starting and building a successful business. Using bite-sized steps, … Read more
21 March 2023 – On Wednesday the Chancellor has delivered his first spring budget, which he also called the “back-to-work budget”, indicating what his main focus is. In the weeks leading up to the spring budget, Jeremy Hunt has emphasised that economic growth will be the cornerstone of the measures he will announce. A main … Read more
As of April 2024, cash accounting will become the default method for self-assessment tax returns in an effort to make the tax process easier. However, businesses can still choose to opt out of cash accounting and opt for accrual accounting instead. No matter which option is selected, being able to stay on top of your … Read more
Rated #2 Best UK Accounting Software Overall Rating: 9.3 Ease Of Use = 9.9 Value For Money = 9.7 Customer Support = 9.2 Features = 8.4 PROS: CONS: ANNA Business Tools Review [Updated For 2026] – More famous for the online bank accounts, does their accounting software offering live up to expectations, or is it … Read more