Skip navigation

Small Business Tips

From registering your business to choosing a name and designing your brand, we've rounded up some tips to help with your small business.

Small business tips

What should I do if I'm missing a payment to my bank account?

4 min read
Small business tips
Why you need a separate business account
The cost of registering a business in the UK
Online purchase scams: what are they and how to protect yourself from them
What’s the impact of applying for a business bank account on your credit score?

3 min read
Small business tips
What is a limited company?

3 min read
Small business tips
What is a sole trader?
5 financial planning must-dos for the self-employed
 Limited company: how to prepare your year-end accounts
Sole traders: how to prepare for year-end early
How to get ready for Small Business Saturday

3 min read
Small business tips
When should I be paying National Insurance?
How to keep yourself safe from fake security researchers
A beginner's guide to small business bookkeeping
Different types of business ownership explained
A limited company contractor’s guide to getting paid your worth and negotiating your day rate
Boost your business performance with insights from these 5 key reports
How to get your overdue invoices paid
A beginner’s guide to small business metrics
9 mistakes small businesses make (and how to avoid them)
How to register as a limited company in the UK
How to keep yourself safe from scammers
5 tips to protect your business from phishing attacks
Keeping your mobile devices safe
A beginners guide to phishing and online fraud
How to spot and report a phishing scam
What cost of living support is available for small businesses?
What is a business credit rating and why does it matter?

5 min read
Small business tips
What is Companies House?
What is social engineering and how do you spot it and report it?
Why keeping your software updated can keep your data safe

4 min read
Small business tips
What is IR35 and is it changing?
How multi-factor authentication can keep your data safe
How to create a strong password to keep your data safe
How to affordably market your small business
How to get paid on time as a small business owner
How to keep your side hustle safe while using social media
6 ways to make your small business more sustainable

4 min read
Small business tips
Summer side hustles you can start today
How to tackle stress and burnout as a small business owner
How to respond quickly to phishing incidents
Do you need a website for your eCommerce side hustle?
How to protect your side hustle from undetected phishing emails
How to know what a phishing scam looks like
How to start an ecommerce side hustle
How to protect your side hustle from phishing scams
Why two-step verification is important for your side hustle

4 min read
Small business tips
5 business ideas you can start today
Beat the Monday blues by following your passion
What software and apps do you need for your side-hustle?
The pros and cons of Black Friday for a smaller business
Planning and researching your small business idea

4 min read
Small business tips
Choosing a name and brand for your business
Top tips for writing a successful business plan

3 min read
Small business tips
Accounting is easy if you know how

4 min read
Small business tips
Tax implications for small businesses
Small business guide to cyber security | Step 4: Using passwords to protect your data
Small business guide to cyber security | Step 2: Protecting your organisation from malware
Small business guide to cyber security | Step 3: Keeping your smartphones (and tablets) safe
Small business guide to cyber security | Step 1: Backing up your data
Small business guide to cyber security | Step 6: Actions to take
Small business guide to cyber security | Step 5: avoiding phishing attacks
How quickly can you set up a company online
5 steps to setting a budget for your small business
What should you list as a registered business address

3 min read
Small business tips
A guide to small business accounting
How to spot and protect yourself from investment scams

3 min read
Small business tips
3 easy steps to starting a side hustle

3 min read
Small business tips
How to start an online business
How to kick-start social media for your small business
What is the difference between a prepaid and a debit card?

5 min read
Small business tips
A beginner’s guide to business invoicing
How to register as a sole trader
How to register as a sole trader in the UK
A guide to setting up your small business in the UK