Small Business Guides
Find guides, articles, and infographics to help you do better business, and understand the often weird world of accounting.
Guides on business basics
Starting a business
Knowing where to begin when you’re starting a business isn’t easy. Check out our tips for all the steps.
Financing your business
Need finance for your business? Learn about the types of finance, approaching lenders and investors and more.
Inventory
Want to know about inventory? Read about the different types, how to manage it, cost it and more.
Invoicing
Getting paid quickly should be easier than it sometimes is. Read how to create an efficient and easy invoicing process.
Hiring staff
How do you find the best people to join your business? Read about the hiring journey and building your team.
Growing your business
There’s a lot to think about when growing your business. Learn about boosting sales, expanding, and more.
Featured articles, reports and infographics
How accounting technology de-stresses finances
15 MIN READ
Get our white paper and learn from small businesses that have made the switch.
Starting a business [infographic]
1 MIN READ
Your business idea is clearly inspired. So what do you do now? We take a look at the next steps in starting a business.
Small Business Trends 2021
17 MIN READ
A look at what businesses did in 2020, and what they’ll do more of in 2021.
When you should hire an accountant
11 MIN READ
Accountants can handle more than just your tax returns. We look at when your business may need one.
Cash versus accrual accounting explained
3 MIN READ
Both types of accounting have their place. Find out their pros and cons and which best suits your business.
Sole trader accounting software
6 MIN READ
Sole traders are busy people. Online software can make life easier when you’ve got lots to juggle.