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
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Small business news - March 2025
March 2025
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
UK firms urged to have their say on electronic invoicing
The government has launched a 12-week e-invoicing consultation on plans to cut paperwork for businesses...
Date: 18 February 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
HMRC launches 'Help for Hustles' campaign
HMRC launches ‘Help for Hustles’ campaign to support people earning extra income to understand any tax obligations with a new easy-to-use guide...
Date: 12 February 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
Free marketing school offers small firms a branding boost
Small Business Britain has partnered with Adobe Express to launch a free marketing school for small businesses...
Date: 11 February 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
The International Franchise Show returns for 2025
The International Franchise Show returns to Excel London on 11 and 12 April 2025 promising to be bigger...
Date: 6 February 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
Over one million people have missed the tax deadline
More than 11 million people filed their 2023/24 tax return by the 31 January deadline; while many left it to the last minute, HMRC reveals that an estimated 1...
Date: 4 February 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
Support for small exporters could "supercharge" UK growth
One in three small businesses are keen to export, including many micro-businesses, but bespoke government support is aimed at bigger firms...
Date: 4 February 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
Data proves that small firms are good for local economies
Small businesses have a positive effect on local communities, according to the findings of a new study...
Date: 28 January 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
Could your business idea win you £10,000?
The Start Up Idea of the Year competition will give three budding entrepreneurs the chance to win grants of up to £10,000...
Date: 28 January 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
UK SMEs face serious threat from Storm Eowyn
Storm Eowyn looks set to cause disruption for UK SMEs this week, with strong and dangerous high winds as the Met Office issues a rare red warning...
Date: 23 January 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
One in five side hustlers make over £1,000 a month
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Date: 21 January 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
640,000 small firms look set to miss the tax deadline
With the self-assessment deadline looming for the 5...
Date: 21 January 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
Key concerns for SMEs in 2025 - rising prices and taxes
The rising cost of running a business is the biggest worry for UK small firms - and many are questioning the government's support for SMEs, according to a new survey...
Date: 14 January 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
Small businesses offered the chance to win big
The Start Up Donut will be helping one small business owner to launch their business in 2025 with a Start-up Support Package worth over £3,000...
Date: 13 January 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller