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A mature couple behind the counter of their bookshop.

How small businesses can encourage customers to shop local

Small physical businesses can’t compete with big online corporations like Amazon and large high street retailers like Sainsbury’s when it comes to logistics and turnover, but they do have some advantages; human connection, community and experience.

4 min read

First published 2 Jul 2026

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What business owners need to know about using Direct Debit for payment collection

3 min read

Last updated 1 Jul 2026
First published 2 Dec 2015

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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – how to make a quarterly update

5 min read

Last updated 1 Jul 2026
First published 1 Jul 2026

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Should I buy my next car through my company or personally?

4 min read

Last updated 30 Jun 2026
First published 30 Oct 2025

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Hammock

1 min read

First published 26 Jun 2026

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Xero

2 min read

Last updated 26 Jun 2026
First published 12 Jun 2020

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QuickBooks

1 min read

Last updated 25 Jun 2026
First published 26 Nov 2012

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Your guide to directors’ pay in the UK

5 min read

Last updated 19 Jun 2026
First published 22 Jul 2024

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How to pay yourself from your business

4 min read

Last updated 19 Jun 2026
First published 26 Mar 2018

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A guide to understanding the Seafarers Earnings Deduction

4 min read

Last updated 17 Jun 2026
First published 16 Apr 2024

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What you need to know when completing a P11D form

4 min read

Last updated 11 Jun 2026
First published 25 Apr 2024

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The digitisation of tax: what does it mean for my business?

5 min read

Last updated 9 Jun 2026
First published 11 Dec 2025

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How do the Companies House reforms affect my business?

4 min read

Last updated 9 Jun 2026
First published 21 May 2025

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FRS 102 and FRS 105 changes: What do I need to know?

7 min read

Last updated 9 Jun 2026
First published 14 Aug 2025

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A guide to accounts and tax for new businesses

7 min read

Last updated 9 Jun 2026
First published 4 Mar 2024

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