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Six reasons to start using accounting software now
It can be tempting to try to manage without accounting software when you start your business, to keep costs down. This can be a false economy. Here’s why you should be using accounting software.
Date: 9 May 2025 By:
Essential strategies for public sector marketing in the UK
The public sector represents a huge potential market, with thousands of councils and hundreds of separate government departments. But public sector marketing is complicated. Here’s how to do it.
Date: 7 May 2025 By:
What venture capitalists want when investing in start ups
What are investors looking for when investing their money in small, start-up businesses? The experts from Oxford Capital explain the key considerations.
Date: 7 May 2025 By:
90% of UK SMEs report growth
Amid the global tariff tensions and uncertain financial markets, analysis reveals that 90% of UK SMEs reported growth in 2024.
Date: 23 April 2025 By:
New tax year – time to get a grip of your finances?
Could the start of the new tax year be a good time to set yourself some new resolutions around getting your finances organised?
Date: 16 April 2025 By:
Five ways to enhance customer service efficiency
Great customer service boosts user satisfaction, retention, and overall brand reputation. Discover five ways to improve your customer experience.
Date: 14 April 2025 By:
How lockdown has changed the UK’s entrepreneurial landscape
Five years on from the first COVID lockdown, GoDaddy data uncovers how the pandemic changed the face of UK entrepreneurship.
Date: 20 March 2025 By:
Top tips for starting a side hustle or business
Immy Spence, Head of Sales, at Airwallex shares five tips for starting a side hustle or business as the government announces an increase in what can be earned before you need to submit a tax return.
Date: 14 March 2025 By:
Which personal tax allowances can sole traders claim?
Personal tax allowances can significantly reduce your personal tax bill. You could be entitled to several different tax allowances but HMRC won’t tell you which. Here’s a guide to the tax allowances for sole traders.
Date: 6 March 2025 By:
Practical small business tools: improve efficiency and cut costs
Improving efficiency and cutting costs is essential for all small businesses. In this article, we look at some of the tools that can do both.
Date: 27 February 2025 By:
How to avoid self-assessment deadline panic
It’s that time of year again and the self assessment tax return deadline is approaching. Discover five steps to getting it done on time and with minimal fuss.
Date: 3 January 2025 By:
Why start ups can't afford to ignore email marketing in 2025
Email marketing remains an indispensable tool for start ups. Discover ten ways email marketing can drive growth, build relationships, and deliver a high return on investment.
Date: 3 January 2025 By:
Five steps to turbo-charge your business in 2025
If you plan to grow your business in 2025, you need a plan of action. We share five ways to turbo-charge your growth and help you achieve your goals.
Date: 18 December 2024 By:
Review of the year: most popular content in 2024
As we approach the end of another year, the Donut team have pulled together the most popular content and the hottest news items of 2024.
Date: 16 December 2024 By:
How property and casualty insurance is managed by modern platforms
Software is revolutionising the insurance industry changing the way insurers work and how customers interact with their insurers. Here’s how.
Date: 13 December 2024 By:
What if Christmas sales pushed you over the trading allowance?
Christmas is typically the busiest time of year for many retailers. What do you need to do if festive sales pushed you over the trading allowance to stay on the right side of tax rules?
Date: 11 December 2024 By:
Avoid VAT penalties with expert VAT advisory services
As a small business, you can’t afford to get VAT records, receipts or returns wrong Here’s how expert VAT advisors can help you avoid penalties.
Date: 4 December 2024 By: