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What are the most popular side hustles?
Stats reveal that 31% of Brits already have a side hustle. We share the most popular types of side hustle for those considering joining the ranks.
Date: 9 May 2024 By:
14 small business employee benefits to boost satisfaction
Attracting and retaining the best employees can be more difficult for smaller businesses. We share 14 ways you can boost employee satisfaction and become an employer of choice.
Date: 1 May 2024 By:
Annual Donut survey reveals positive picture
What are the key challenges that sole traders and small businesses are facing and how do business owners expect to fare in 2024? We share our 2024 survey results.
Date: 10 April 2024 By:
Spring clean your business finances and tax admin
Spring cleaning your business finances and tax affairs can be beneficial. You could cut costs, save time, boost profits and understand business performance better. We share seven spring admin tips.
Date: 18 March 2024 By:
Start up mentor: why you need one and where to find one
As a start up business owner, you need to manage various aspects of the business. A mentor, with experience in your sector, can help you start and run your business and avoid unforeseen pitfalls.
Date: 1 March 2024 By:
The future of business plans: the benefits of using AI
Writing a business plan can be daunting and time consuming for novices and seasoned entrepreneurs alike. In this blog, we look at how AI is revolutionising the business planning process.
Date: 9 February 2024 By:
How will 2024 tax and NIC changes impact you?
The Chancellor announced some changes to National Insurance in his Autumn Statement. We look at what is changing in the realm of tax and National Insurance in 2024.
Date: 8 February 2024 By:
Organic growth: the entrepreneur's challenge
Organic growth relies on internal resources and capabilities rather than external acquisitions and investments. We explore the unique challenges of organic growth and how to overcome them.
Date: 30 January 2024 By:
Business Companion: a reliable voice in the misinformation age
In a world of fake news and misleading information, small businesses need reliable information that they can rely on. Backed by the government, Business Companion contains impartial free information.
Date: 29 January 2024 By:
B2B expert matchmaking for sole traders
Running a small business means wearing many hats. However, some tasks are better outsourced to an expert. Here's how a service platform can help you find the expert help your business needs.
Date: 18 January 2024 By:
Real-world problems that can be solved with a start up app
These days it seems there's an app for almost everything. We share some real-world examples of problems that can be solved with an app that might inspire the creation of your own small business app.
Date: 16 January 2024 By:
The best tips for using AI to plan your business
AI is becoming increasingly important to businesses and these days it can help you improve your business planning. We learn more in this blog.
Date: 16 January 2024 By:
Six common sole trader tax return mistakes
Sole trader self assessment tax return mistakes are not uncommon. We explore the six most common mistakes and explain how you can avoid them.
Date: 4 January 2024 By:
HMRC crackdown: how could it affect Airbnb hosts?
If you rent out property via Airbnb, HMRC may have you in their sights if you have not been paying tax on the income. Mike Parkes of GoSimpleTax explains more.
Date: 3 January 2024 By:
Does your side hustle need insurance in 2024?
The number of people running a UK side hustle is booming. However, running a side hustle without the proper protection could be costly. Markel Direct explains why you might need insurance.
Date: 3 January 2024 By:
A start up's guide to business formation
Limited company status affords you a degree of protection from your business' fortunes. Here's how to register your limited company.
Date: 13 December 2023 By:
Eight ways we can help you start a business in 2024
Eight things to do if you’re planning to start a business in 2024. Get free guides, listen to business podcasts and subscribe to the Donut newsletter.
Date: 13 December 2023 By: