Business
Hiring Your First Employee: A Small Business Owner’s Guide
Hiring your first employee in the UK — PAYE, contracts, costs and the legal checklist. What to do before day one.
2 Minute
Business
UK Minimum Wage 2026: Rates by Age Explained
UK minimum wage rates for 2026 by age band — National Living Wage, employer duties and penalties for underpayment.
6 Minute
Business
How to Get Google Reviews for Your New Business
Get Google reviews for your new business — the ethical system that generates 5-star reviews consistently without breaking rules.
6 Minute
Business
Facebook Ads Costs for Small Businesses: UK Pricing Guide
Facebook ads cost £0.50-£2 per click in the UK. Realistic budgets, what drives costs, and when they’re worth it for small businesses.
6 Minute
Business
Best Ecommerce Platforms for UK Small Businesses (2026)
The best ecommerce platforms for UK small businesses — Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix & Squarespace compared on cost and features.
6 Minute
Business
How to Start an Online Shop with No Money (UK Guide)
Start an online shop with £0 — print-on-demand, dropshipping, marketplaces and digital products. The realistic no-money playbook.
6 Minute
Business
Selling Food from Home in the UK: Licences & Rules
Selling food from home in the UK — registration, hygiene certificates, allergen law and when you need approval explained.
6 Minute
Business
Trademark Costs UK: How Much to Protect Your Brand
Trademarking a business name costs £170-£200 in the UK via the IPO. Process, classes and whether you need a lawyer explained.
6 Minute
Business
VAT Explained: When Do You Need to Register? (UK)
VAT explained for UK small businesses — the £90,000 threshold, 20% rate, flat rate scheme and when registration makes sense.
6 Minute
Business
How to Find Your First Freelance Clients (UK Guide)
Find your first freelance clients — the methods that actually work for UK beginners, from warm outreach to platforms.
6 Minute