What is a Business Incubator and How Can It Help?
A plain-English guide to business incubators in the UK. Learn what incubators actually do, how they differ from accelerators, who they are best for, and how to find the right support for your startup.
The Importance of Branding for New Businesses
Branding is more than a logo. This practical UK-focused guide explains why branding matters for new businesses, the building blocks of a strong brand, common mistakes to avoid, and how to create a clear, credible brand in your first 30 days.
How does registering for VAT affect my pricing?
Registering for VAT does not automatically mean raising your prices. This practical UK guide explains how VAT affects pricing for B2B and B2C businesses, with clear examples, VAT reclaim tips, and strategies to protect margins and cash flow.
2026 Business Formations Checklist
A practical, UK-focused checklist for forming a company in 2026. Covers Companies House identity verification, incorporation steps, HMRC setup, VAT, payroll, and ongoing compliance, with official resources and expert guidance to help you get it right from day one.
2026 Business Owner Resolutions
A practical, UK-focused guide to 2026 business owner resolutions that actually stick. Covering compliance, bookkeeping, cashflow, pricing, marketing, systems, Companies House changes, and time management, with clear actions and official resources to help you run a calmer, more profitable business.
The Basics of Payroll Management for Small Businesses
Payroll doesn’t have to be stressful. This practical guide explains how UK small businesses can manage payroll correctly, avoid common mistakes, meet HMRC deadlines, and stay compliant with PAYE, RTI, and workplace pensions.
The Perfect Christmas Gifts for Small Business Owners
A practical UK Christmas gift guide for small business owners, founders, and directors. Discover genuinely useful gift ideas that save time, reduce stress, support wellbeing, and help businesses start the new year organised and confident - with tax-smart tips for gifting through a company.
What is VAT Group Registration
VAT group registration can simplify VAT admin, remove VAT on intercompany charges, and improve cashflow but it also brings shared risk. This practical UK guide explains how VAT grouping works, who qualifies, the real benefits, and the pitfalls to watch before applying.
Business Growth Strategies
The businesses that grow in 2026 will not necessarily be the loudest or the biggest. They will be the ones with strong foundations: clean financials, efficient systems, compliant structures, and a clear plan for scaling without unnecessary risk.
Marketing Dates and Key Business Opportunities for January 2026
January sets the tone for the year ahead. From key marketing dates and accounting deadlines to trade shows and planning tips, this guide helps UK businesses start 2026 with clarity, confidence, and momentum.
