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22 June, 2022 13 min read Business resilience: How employers can create the right culture Business resilience has never been so important. Here's how SMEs can prepare to manage risks and threats from a wide var...
21 June, 2022 6 min read Let’s get digital! 3 ways to adopt technology for small businesses Discover key learnings from a new Sage report on businesses making the move to using technology, plus we cover tips to h...
20 June, 2022 20 min read Start an online business with a single cow James Mansfield, the co-founder of field&flower reveals how the business was started and why building email lists has ma...
14 June, 2022 11 min read A café owner balancing bakes and ‘invisible costs’ on £19k A café owner who's juggling baking and rising energy bills gives us an honest look at running an independent business.
10 June, 2022 6 min read Finance 101: 5 steps for non-profit organisations to educate and empower trustees Follow the five steps so you can explain your NPO's finances to your trustees, so they can fulfil their role of signing ...
6 June, 2022 23 min read Your guide to side hustle, sell, (sort of sleep), repeat Fearless Keychains founder Rebecca Cole tried five side hustles before she came up with a business that's helping her cu...
27 May, 2022 6 min read Cash flow statement: How to use this financial statement You know that for small businesses, cash is king. But how can your cash flow statement help you manage it? We break it d...
26 May, 2022 11 min read UK VAT rates and VAT FAQs Get a clear breakdown of the UK VAT rates and thresholds, and answers to key questions such as who pays VAT and how to p...
23 May, 2022 1 min read How to choose your cloud payroll software Learn how to choose the right cloud payroll system for your company, so you can make good business decisions and keep on...
23 May, 2022 30 min read Make millions from your mistakes Discover how Jack Parsons created The Youth Group while learning from his mistakes and navigating the world as a young e...
18 May, 2022 8 min read Profit and loss account: How to use this financial statement Want to find out if your business is actually profitable? In this article, we teach you how to read your profit and loss...
13 May, 2022 5 min read GDPR checklist: 8 important things your business needs to know Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
12 May, 2022 5 min read The power of pitching: How to craft a 60-second startup pitch The ability to pitch your business in under 60 seconds is a skill that every startup founder needs. Here’s how to struct...
10 May, 2022 7 min read How to visualise your data to empower business growth Getting greater visibility into your business can help you make the right decisions. Discover how using dashboards can p...
9 May, 2022 34 min read How to fund your startup 101 The founder of Yoller talks about the challenges of dealing with burnout while running a startup and offers tips on find...
27 April, 2022 8 min read Making Tax Digital for VAT groups: Submissions and deadlines Understand how Making Tax Digital affects VAT groups, including submission requirements and deadlines that have passed.
22 April, 2022 28 min read Break the rules to grow your startup Sir John Timpson CBE talks about how his practical approach to managing people and growth has made his company, Timpson,...
20 April, 2022 10 min read The VAT Flat Rate Scheme explained Discover the VAT Flat Rate Scheme for UK businesses. Learn eligibility rules, rates, benefits, and how to apply in this ...
19 April, 2022 8 min read How to create a Covid vaccination policy for your workforce A carefully written Covid vaccination policy can protect your business and boost your reputation with staff, stakeholder...
14 April, 2022 6 min read Sage Book Club: 5 inspirational books to help ambitious entrepreneurs stay productive From working on the business rather than in it, to improving financial literacy, discover a selection of books that will...
12 April, 2022 7 min read How to create an effective data security strategy for your business – starting with 2FA Businesses face a growing cyber threat but many aren't taking steps to protect their data. Here's how multi-factor authe...
11 April, 2022 44 min read How to build a resilient business Are we born with resilience or we do we learn it? Julie Deane talks about overcoming struggles when building The Cambrid...
7 April, 2022 10 min read Preparing for Making Tax Digital for VAT: 6 simple tips to get your business ready Get ready for Making Tax Digital. Learn essential steps for VAT compliance, digital record-keeping, and process changes ...