Small Business Guides

Find guides and articles to help you do better business, and understand the often weird world of accounting.

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Spring Budget 2025: Impact on Small Businesses
Key takeaways from the UK Spring Budget 2025 for small businesses – and how to prepare.
New Tax Year 2025: Key Dates & Changes
The new tax year brings updates to small businesses. Learn the main changes to plan ahead and stay compliant.

Your intro to the milestone moments in small business.

How to start your own business in the UK
You’ll need to understand your legal and tax requirements, and do some market research. Download our guide to find out how.
How to start an online business
Find out what it takes to start and run an online business. With insights from experts and owners who’ve done it before.
How to finance your business
Need finance for your business? Learn about the types of finance, approaching lenders and investors and more.
Growing your business
Are you ready to drop the hammer and take your business to the next level? Let’s look at how to grow.
How to hire employees
Hiring help can improve your business, and your lifestyle. But it’s a big process. Here are the main things to keep in mind.
How to invoice
Looking for help on making and sending invoices and getting them paid? Check out these tips on the art of invoicing.
How to do bookkeeping
Bookkeeping includes everything from basic data entry to tax prep. Let’s look at the core jobs and see how they’re done.
What is bookkeeping?
Whether you’re bookkeeping for a family business, or planning a career in it – this is a good place to start learning.
Guide to inventory
Inventory management is more than just knowing what’s been sold and what you’ve ordered. Find out what else is involved.
VAT Guide For Business
Making a start with VAT? Want to know more about how MTD for VAT impacts you? This guide will help you get sorted.

Your intro to getting money in from customers, and out to suppliers and employees. See all payments guides

What are profitability ratios?
Learn what profitability ratios are, why they matter to small businesses, and how to calculate them.
How to cash in on direct debit for small business
Technology has made direct debit simpler and more affordable for small businesses. Let’s see how it works.

Your intro to budgeting, cash flow, and what to do when you need more money. See all money guides

What is a business credit score and how to improve yours
A credit score tells lenders and suppliers how good you are at paying debts. Find out how to use them to your advantage.
10 ways to improve efficiency in your business
Improve efficiency in your business by mapping what’s broken, and figuring out what to fix first.

Your intro to business planning, goal setting, key performance indicators, and financial reporting. See all planning and performance guides

How to create the perfect business plan in 10 steps
Every business needs a plan. But how do you write one? Here are 10 steps to help you get it right.
How to create an efficient inventory management system
Inventory management can be hard for any business to do well. Here's how you can create an efficient system.

Your intro to building a vision, establishing consensus, and inspiring action. See all leadership guides

How to develop an effective employee retention strategy
Losing employees can cost you time and money. Learn the strategies to keep your talent happy and loyal.

Your intro to financial admin, taxes, and the technical side of running a business. See all accounting and bookkeeping guides

What does an accountant do?
Accountants do tax and compliance work – we all know that. But the best ones do so much more.

Your intro to finding and winning new customers, and keeping the old ones. See all marketing guides

What is a value proposition?
Learn the purpose and function of a value proposition, and get tips on how to write one.
Upselling techniques to increase revenue and profit
Upselling techniques invite customers to upgrade their purchase, which can create better outcomes for you and them.

Your intro to starting, managing, and making money from an online business. See all ecommerce guides

Dropshipping 101: How to launch a business without holding inventory
Dropshipping is a form of online selling without managing inventory. See how to start your own dropshipping business.
Online reputation management for small businesses
Word of mouth can make or break a business. Especially if you’re online. Learn how to put your best foot forward.

Download helpful templates for things like quoting, invoicing, reporting and planning.

Use accounting calculators to help plan and run your business.

Learn the meaning behind all those weird and wonderful accounting terms.