If you’re a director, then taking out a director's loan against the cash in your limited company might seem like a sensible thing to do.

When you start running a business, it’s important to clearly separate your own personal money from the cash that's generated by the business

Would your business still thrive, or would it suffer a catastrophic failure if you suddenly stepped away?

Once you begin trading, you’re faced with a new challenge, successfully managing the course of your business and making sure it’s profitable

Managing expenses is a good idea at any stage in your business and you may need to consider increasing your prices.

Whether it’s refilling your petrol tank or paying at the supermarket checkout, the higher cost of living is hitting every household hard.

Businesses that have clear objectives, robust accountability and a shared sense of purpose should always outperform those that just show up.

If you are ‘pressing go’ on your new business, what are the key elements to have in place before you begin trading?

Renting out a spare room in your house is one way to bring in a little extra income. But did you know that you can claim rent-a-room relief.

Trade shows can be a great place to showcase what you do, reach new audiences and get some valuable face to face time with your customers.

Customers form the beating heart of your start-up. Without a stable customer base you can’t generate sales or create a viable business model

Podcasts are often on our list of things to do, but for many business owners, there are often not enough hours in the day.

Your profit and loss statement helps you understand your business performance and profitability over time.

Giving occasional gifts to your staff is a great way to keep them motivated. But how much can you give before these gifts become taxable?

Value-added tax (VAT) is a consumption tax that’s levied on goods that have had value added at each stage of the supply chain.

Having a vehicle to use for business purposes adds to the efficiency of your business. But should you opt for a company car or a company van

When setting up your new venture, the people you hire may well become the most important assets in your business.

Wouldn’t it be great to have your best year ever, this year? These goal-setting tips can help you achieve your long-term plans.

Mobile apps have revolutionised how we live, organise, and track our lives. The average smartphone user now has 35 apps on their device.

People buy from people, so it's important to not underestimate the value of satisfied customers and personal recommendations.