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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:
How to start a poster business: your FAQs
Print on demand allows creative types to create unique poster designs and sell them online. We answer your FAQs on how you can start a poster business with print on demand.
Date: 29 November 2024 By:
Understanding bridging loans: Answers to your FAQs
If you need a short-term loan, a bridging loan might be the answer. Discover the answers to your frequently asked questions on bridging loans.
Date: 27 November 2024 By:
Brits gear up to spend more on small businesses this festive season
Brits are increasingly prioritising purchases from small businesses over larger corporations this black Friday, new research from GoDaddy reveals.
Date: 20 November 2024 By:
Essential productivity tools for start ups
Software packages are invaluable, helping start ups meet deadlines, communicate among team members and manage operations. We look at how Microsoft's Office Professional can improve your business.
Date: 11 November 2024 By:
Choosing the right office furniture for your start up business
Your office space can say a lot about your business. Your choice of office furniture has a big impact on staff productivity and the impression your business makes on customers and suppliers.
Date: 8 November 2024 By:
15 start up business ideas for your own business
Want to start a business but not sure what type of business to start. Gelato share 15 popular start-up business ideas to inspire you.
Date: 29 October 2024 By:
Make work pay - for small employers too
Rory MccGwire, founder of the UK’s largest small business advice website Start Up Donut, comments on the coming Budget.
Date: 28 October 2024 By:
What’s the difference between simple assessment and self assessment?
HMRC collects tax in several ways. You might have heard of self assessment, but some taxpayers are sent simple assessment letters instead. Discover the difference and which taxpayers might benefit from simple assessment.
Date: 15 October 2024 By:
From start up to success story: the rise of SeekaHost
A start-up story charting the rise of SeekaHost, domain registrar and web hosting company, which was founded by Sri Lankan native, Fernando Raymond.
Date: 10 October 2024 By: