About

Henry Williams is a freelance journalist specialising in small business topics.

Legislation and Regulation

What is an EORI number, and does my business need one?

What is an EORI number? And how do you get one? Here’s everything you need to know.

Growth Planning

Are business rates holding back your business?

Here’s everything you need to know about how business rates work, how they are calculated and what to check before taking on new premises

Financial Management

UK Business Savings Accounts for Growth Businesses

For growing businesses, managing surplus funds effectively is crucial to maximising revenue and ensuring financial stability.

Banking

10 of the best digital banking platforms for growing businesses

Discover the best digital banking platforms for growing businesses, including Revolut, Tide and Starling.

Taking payments

Cheapest card payment providers

Here are the cheapest card payment machines for growing businesses, including SumUp, Revolut Business, Square, Zettle.

Technology

The 9 best card readers for UK small businesses

 

These are the 9 best card readers that meet the demands of scaling businesses according to cost, transaction fees, and features.

Technology

Are there any free card readers for growing businesses?

 

Human Resources

The 10 best HR software providers for growth businesses

Running a growing business often means wearing too many hats – and HR admin is one of the biggest time drains.

Technology

The best UK broadband providers for growing businesses

Weighing up costs, speed and connectivity, we bring you both the fastest and cheapest broadband providers for growing businesses

Human Resources

IR35 guidance: a guide for employers using self employed workers

IR35 guidance for employers who engage with self-employed consultants or contractors is thin on the ground – here's what you need to know

Smart Energy GB

How to manage your business cash flow more effectively  

Get on top of your cashflow by updating your forecast, renegotiating terms, and taking advantage of new technology like smart meters

Smart Energy GB

3 ways  a smart  meter can help your scale-up

A smart meter can help improve the accuracy of your bills and helping you take greater control of your energy usage