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@smallbusinessuk

Expert advice and tips for people looking to start a business and succeed in the early stages of business.

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Joined February 2009
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Could 2026 be the year you become your own boss?
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6 of the best business ideas for 2026 - Small Business UK

6 of the best business ideas for 2026 - Small Business UK

Whatever your interests or skills, there's always a small business that you can start. Here are the best business ideas for 2026

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The wait is finally over.
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Autumn Budget 2025 and how it affects small businesses - Small Business UK

Autumn Budget 2025 and how it affects small businesses - Small Business UK

Here is a round-up of the key announcements for small businesses from the Autumn Budget 2025

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#Amazon sellers - check out these tips to boost your Black Friday sales: smallbusiness.co.uk/black-fr… #BlackFriday
Essential Black Friday tips for Amazon sellers

Essential Black Friday tips for Amazon sellers

Here, Mike Cockfield, managing director and Khaos Control Cloud, gives his top tips for Amazon sellers to take advantage of Black Friday.

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If you're offering online discounts this Black Friday, make sure you get your #website ready for the extra traffic smallbusiness.co.uk/prepare-… #BlackFriday
How to prepare your website for Black Friday traffic

How to prepare your website for Black Friday traffic

As more retailers than ever prepare for Black Friday, Aaron Dicks, explains how to prepare your website for an influx in traffic

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From 18th November, company directors and persons of significant control will have to verify their identity on Companies House. Here's how to do it smallbusiness.co.uk/how-do-i…
How do I verify my identity on Companies House? - Small Business UK

How do I verify my identity on Companies House? - Small Business UK

Find out how to verify your identity with Companies House as a director or PSC before the deadline kicks in on November 18, 2025

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As the Autumn Budget 2025 comes ever closer, we take a look at the latest predictions and how they could affect small businesses: smallbusiness.co.uk/autumn-b… #autumnbudget
Autumn Budget 2025 predictions – what’s in it for small business owners? - Small Business UK

Autumn Budget 2025 predictions – what’s in it for small business owners? - Small Business UK

As Autumn Budget 2025 comes ever closer, we take a look at the latest predictions and how they could affect small businesses

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Should you be offering a settlement agreement to stay out of the employment tribunal? Taylor Walton Solicitors weigh in: smallbusiness.co.uk/settleme… #smallbusiness #Employment
Settlement agreements in the redundancy process - Small Business UK

Settlement agreements in the redundancy process - Small Business UK

Solicitor Ethan Diver explains the circumstances in which settlement agreements are appropriate during the redundancy process

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We explore what can go wrong if you rely on AI for your business contracts ✍️ Peter Kouwenberg, partner at Taylor Walton Solicitors: smallbusiness.co.uk/should-y…
Should you use AI to draft commercial contracts? - Small Business UK

Should you use AI to draft commercial contracts? - Small Business UK

Peter Kouwenberg of Taylor Walton Solicitors explains what can go wrong if you rely on AI for your business contracts

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Which digital marketing solutions should be in your small business strategy? This will help you decide 👉 smallbusiness.co.uk/8-digita… #DigitalMarketing #MarketingStrategy #MarketingTips
8 digital marketing solutions to grow your business - Small Business UK

8 digital marketing solutions to grow your business - Small Business UK

In this article, we're giving you an overview of eight digital marketing solutions including SEO, email marketing and more

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Support for Windows 10 is no more, leaving you with a few options as to what to do next. We share some insights from the experts: smallbusiness.co.uk/microsof… #Windows10 #Windows11 #SmallBusiness
Microsoft Windows 10 support ends – here’s what you need to do now - Small Business UK

Microsoft Windows 10 support ends – here’s what you need to do now - Small Business UK

Support for Windows 10 is no more, leaving you with a few options as to what to do next. We share some insights from the experts

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Check out our latest #podcast episode where our managing director, Chris Kenning, meets Kevin Hollinrake MP. They talk about tax, making more entrepreneurs and the power of a well-made margarita. Listen or watch here 👉 smallbusiness.co.uk/kevin-ho…
Kevin Hollinrake MP: 'I've never written a business plan for a new business' - Small Business UK

Kevin Hollinrake MP: 'I've never written a business plan for a new business' - Small Business UK

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Chris Kenning meets Kevin Hollinrake MP, chairman of the Conservative Party

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Extended Producer Responsibility comes into force from October 1, 2025. Find out what you need to do next: smallbusiness.co.uk/what-is-…
What is Extended Producer Responsibility? - Small Business UK

What is Extended Producer Responsibility? - Small Business UK

Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging - what is it, when does it happen, and how to calculate whether your business is affected

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Do you think it's worth taking manual bank transfers in your #SmallBusiness ? Let's list out the pros and cons smallbusiness.co.uk/the-pros… #payments
The pros and cons of taking manual bank transfers as a small business - Small Business UK

The pros and cons of taking manual bank transfers as a small business - Small Business UK

Wonder if taking manual bank transfers from customers is the right move for your business? We explore the ups and downs of these payments

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.@MarnieSwindells comes on the Small Business Snippets #podcast to talk about how she funded her boxing gym and how to get through the tough times in business smallbusiness.co.uk/marnie-s… #TheApprentice
Marnie Swindells: 'I must make sure Lord Sugar knows he made the right decision' - Small Business UK

Marnie Swindells: 'I must make sure Lord Sugar knows he made the right decision' - Small Business UK

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan meets Marnie Swindells, founder of Bronx boxing gym and The Apprentice winner 2023

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Don't get caught out by dodgy #insolvency firms: smallbusiness.co.uk/how-to-s…
How to spot firms falsely offering a ‘legal alternative to using insolvency practitioners’ - Small...

How to spot firms falsely offering a ‘legal alternative to using insolvency practitioners’ - Small...

The hidden legal dangers of unregulated insolvency firms – Julie Palmer and Shaun Barton share the warning signs to watch for

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Confused by rates, multipliers and freezes? Have a glance at this guide: smallbusiness.co.uk/what-are… #SmallBusiness ✍️Sophie Attwood @Colliers
What are business rates? A guide for small businesses - Small Business UK

What are business rates? A guide for small businesses - Small Business UK

What are business rates, how much are they and does every small business have to pay them? Sophie Attwood of Colliers answers your questions

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Are you a freelancer flummoxed by insurance? We've got the info you need smallbusiness.co.uk/do-i-nee… #freelancing #freelancerlife
Do I need freelancer insurance? A full guide - Small Business UK

Do I need freelancer insurance? A full guide - Small Business UK

Oh, where to start with freelancer insurance. We've done our best to guide you through why you need it, what types you need, plus extra tips

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With The Entertainer being the latest company to move to an Employee Ownership Trust, we explore the upsides and downsides of this model: smallbusiness.co.uk/pros-and…
Pros and cons of employee ownership trusts (EOTs) - Small Business UK

Pros and cons of employee ownership trusts (EOTs) - Small Business UK

In this article, we explain what an employee ownership trust is along with the pros and cons of moving to this model

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