Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Our archive of stories concerning the Budget of the British Government, examining the impact on UK small businesses.
Accounting
Chancellor should include delay to digital tax deadline in Spring Budget to assist small businesses according to Simon Littlejohns.
News
Company owners and financiers have weighed in on the Chancellor's announcement, with views ranging from a 'missed opportunity' to 'an excellent outcome for entrepreneurs'.
Advice
Here, we look at how companies in the North are affected by George Osborne's pre-election announcement.
News
George Osborne eyed small businesses in today’s budget with promises to digitise tax returns and radically reform business rates.
News
Experts respond to the 2013 Budget and explain what it means for small businesses.
News
In a dramatic move, the Chancellor George Osborne has promised to take the first £2,000 off the national insurance bill of all employers, meaning that almost half a million businesses will pay no national insurance contributions at all.
News
Small business owners have spoken out on what they want to see from the Budget, with improving access to finance and easing credit flow mentioned as key priorities.
News
The Federation of Small Businesses has welcomed some changes announced in the 2011 Budget, but believes it didn't go far enough.
Advice
In his Budget George Osborne promised to spread the pain fairly. Here small businesses tell us what the chancellor's tax hikes and concessions will mean for them.
Business management
With the G20 summit now over, all attention will be turning to the upcoming Budget on 22 April.
News
Chancellor Darling's Budget was an inevitably dowdy Budget, which totally missed the opportunity to offer support to the small business owners that contribute so much to the economy.
News
Chancellor Gordon Brown unveiled a mixed Budget for business, with a pledge to get tough on tax avoidance.
Business Technology
Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!
Export & Import
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world