Many women decide to start a business to get more control over their work-life balance and now they say they're happier as their own boss, according to new research from Small Business Britain.

New research has found that more than half of UK business owners don't have a will and 69% haven't thought about succession planning.

Almost 10,000 start-up loans were awarded to businesses during the 2022/23 financial year; however, the number of loans has been decreasing year-on-year and the British Chamber of Commerce is calling for action to improve the availability of finance for SMEs.

Lightyear is targeting UK freelancers and solopreneurs with new business accounts that promise them the chance to earn more interest on company money.

Lightyear is targeting UK freelancers and sole traders with new business accounts that promise them the chance to earn more interest on company money.

The proportion of UK small businesses with specific plans for growth has reached its highest level for three years, according to new research.

Elite Business, the business publication dedicated to inspiring Britain's SMEs, continues its nationwide tour broadcasting live for free at the UK's best expos.

More and more Brits are choosing to set up their own business, including 100,000 rural micro businesses that have been established in the past 12 months.

HMRC is urging self assessment customers to file early in order to help them manage their cashflow and spread payments.

New rules will make it easier for small businesses to shop around for a good deal on card readers.