FSB calls on HMRC to cut the cost of tax compliance
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Date: 29 April 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
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Small business news - May 2025
May 2025
HMRC urges sole traders and landlords to "Act now"
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax goes live on 6 April 2026...
Date: 22 April 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
Confused about MTD for Income Tax? You're not alone
A new survey suggests that there is widespread confusion about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax - despite the fact that it is due to come into effect in less than a year...
Date: 22 April 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
Why small business owners struggle to take a break
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Date: 15 April 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
Small firms in the UK react as news of US tariffs hits home
The latest polls suggest that many UK small businesses are deeply concerned about the effects of Trump's tariffs and a significant number are refocusing on the EU as a result...
Date: 8 April 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
Employer NIC rise: who are the winners and losers?
As the higher Employer National Insurance Contributions come into effect this month, new analysis highlights those businesses that could be better off...
Date: 8 April 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
Commencing countdown: Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
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Date: 1 April 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
The International Franchise Show 2025: Find your dream franchise
Following the overwhelming success of the 2024 edition, the International Franchise Show is set to return to Excel London on the 11th and 12th of April 2025...
Date: 31 March 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
What the Spring Statement means for you and your business
Today's Spring Statement offered very little cheer to small business owners and sole traders that are grappling with rising costs...
Date: 26 March 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
National Insurance rise impacts small business hiring plans
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Date: 18 March 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
New rules means no more tax returns for some traders
The government has changed the rules regarding tax returns...
Date: 18 March 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
Start Your Own Business podcast celebrates 200,000 downloads
The Start Your Own Business podcast, created by the team behind the Donut small business websites, is celebrating two exciting milestones...
Date: 11 March 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
HMRC sets its sights on Brits with side hustles
HMRC is targeting Brits that are earning extra money on the side to make sure they are paying tax on their income...
Date: 10 March 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
Big jump in small firms looking for finance
New research shows that seven in ten SME owners are looking for finance this year to help them grow - with younger entrepreneurs leading the way...
Date: 4 March 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
New workers' rights to change the rules for employers
UK workers are to get more job security and improved access to sick pay under new plans announced by the government...
Date: 4 March 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
Running on empty: small business owners face burnout
Lack of time and money means that many small business owners are at risk of burnout because they're unable to take a proper break, even when they are ill...
Date: 25 February 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
Will the Procurement Act deliver on its promises to SMEs?
The Procurement Act comes into effect next week; it is intended to make it easier for small businesses to win public sector contracts...
Date: 18 February 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller