Garages now very rarely just sell fuel and instead offer a range of facilities and services including a forecourt shop, vehicle repairs and servicing and a car wash. Our guide covers the key issues ...

Have you got ambitions to grow your business in 2025? You’re not the only one. More than eight in ten UK small firms (81%) ...

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a new interactive online tool and clearer guidance for people working for themselves and individuals considering self-employment Aimed at supporting new and ...

As the year draws to a close, it’s time for our annual round-up of the most popular content we’ve published in 2024 on the Donut websites. It’s been a busy year. We know it’s been tough at times, as ...

The government has launched the Fair Payment Code to tackle late payments, to reward good practices and ensure small businesses are paid on time. The new Fair Payment Code aims to address the ...

Small businesses that use artificial intelligence (AI) as part of their operations are growing faster, creating more jobs and generating more revenue than those that don't, according to a new study.

VAT is important to both the government and business owners: It helps create a balance between the two. It is one thing you never want to get wrong as a business owner, since it is expensive. To be on ...

More and more Brits are choosing to shop for Christmas food and presents in their local independent retailers, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Brits and 500 small firms has found many ...

The property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry has grown in recent years thanks to advancements in modern technology. With the help of advanced property and casualty software, the way insurers ...

The Federation of Small Businesses is calling on the government to make its export strategy fit for purpose for small businesses as part of a strategy to increase the number of UK exporters. Over a ...

The weeks leading up to Christmas bring a welcome sales boost to many British businesses, including many of the UK’s 3.1 million sole traders. Although business owners get plenty of extra festive ...