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Start a thriving business from your kitchen table
After losing her job during the pandemic, Kiana Gomes was on the hunt to find a way to make money, but her custom cake business didn’t quite...
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The changing face of HR: How tech can help to focus on HR strategy
Paperwork over people. That’s still the reality for most HR leaders, despite 78% of HR leaders wishing their work was less focused on admin, and...
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What the VAT registration threshold rise means for businesses
The VAT turnover threshold is the sales limit that determines whether a business is required to register for VAT with HMRC. It’s vital...
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Growth Guarantee Scheme: How the new Recovery Loan Scheme works
Details of the government’s Growth Guarantee Scheme have been eagerly awaited by many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) around the...
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Conquer your imposter syndrome for good
As an entrepreneur, you’re probably constantly doubting your abilities and achievements. Or maybe you’re afraid of being exposed as a...
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What is a PEO? A guide on a Professional Employer Organisation
A Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) supplies businesses with full-service outsourced HR functions. But unlike other external HR...
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5 ways AI can help your business do more
Over the past few years, artificial intelligence (AI) technology has rapidly developed. Robots have become infinitely smarter and gained new...
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Top AI and automation tools you need to win as a modern CFO
What’s the outlook for the future of chief financial officers? As a CFO, do you believe you have the capabilities to manoeuvre your...
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Want AI and automation for your practice? Here’s what you need to know
Do you want to use artificial intelligence (AI) and automation for your practice? In 2018, when Sage commissioned research for...
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How to use tech and data to recruit, build and grow your business
The foundation of business and the goal of entrepreneurship is not an easy one. And with the ever-increasing need to fuel growth through...
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6 powerful benefits of using a purchase order system
If your business needs to purchase goods or services, you need a way to track those orders. Using a purchase order system will allow you to...
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I was told my brand was ‘too sexy’
Despite facing relentless judgment, Camilla Barnard and her team at Rude Health were on a mission to shake up the health food industry. With...
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Government grants for small businesses: Grant and loan support to help your business
Funding your business can be difficult, whether that’s getting it off the ground, or growing a successful enterprise. A variety of government...
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Want to get paid on time: Here’s 9 things you need to do now
If you want to take control of your business, making sure you’re getting paid on time is vital. When you sell something in your...
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What are recurring payments and should your business offer them?
Recurring payments are on the rise, and they provide both businesses and consumers with a range of advantages. The market was worth $13.2tn...
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Spring Budget 2024: What the announcements mean for your business
The government has proclaimed 2024 “the year of the SME”. And while its Spring Budget brings some welcome help to small and...
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Can your finance tech stack handle modern usage billing?
In today’s SaaS landscape, billing has become an essential component of streamlining business operations and staying profitable. The...
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Basis period reform: Answers to 6 questions that accountants have about the changes
Basis period reform marks a significant shift for you and how some of your clients pay their taxes. In this article, we answer questions that...
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Winning attitude: 7 sporting lessons to give your business a competitive edge
After trading tries, England and Scotland are neck and neck. Scotland’s Duhan van der Merwe receives the ball in his own half. Gazelle-like,...
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What are the best payment methods for small businesses?
Paying for goods and services is a bit like getting off a packed plane after a long flight—you just want to get it over with as quickly as...
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What to consider when starting a side hustle: Top 12 FAQs answered
So, let’s cut to the chase. How do you start a side hustle that will supplement your income, and may even become your full-time gig in the future?...
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5 AI-powered tools to help accountants speed up processes and support clients
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the face of human capability as we know it. At first, AI tools were basic software models used for...
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How female founders can find funding for their businesses
It’s fantastic to see more companies being incorporated by women than ever before. The 2023 Gender Index Report revealed female-led...
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Ditch your 9 to 5 and grow a £100m business
Tired of the daily grind? It’s time to break free from the nine to five and start building your own multimillion-pound empire....
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Ready to grow your business but short on capital? Try these 3 funding options
What will it take to grow your business? New premises? New staff? Perhaps your marketing needs a boost, an acquisition is on the horizon, or...