Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), enterprises with 0-250 employees, are the foundation upon which the UK economy rests. They account for 99.9% of all businesses and contribute approximately £2.4 trillion to the UK market.  Find out more in this report.

UK small business sales growth continued to slow over the last quarter (July to September), not helped by rising late payments times, according to the latest Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) data from Xero, the global small business platform.

Zyla Accountants examine the possible announcements that Chancellor Rachel Reeves might make ahead of the Autumn Budget 2024.

The government has unveiled new measures to support small businesses and the self-employed by tackling the scourge of late payments, which according to the Smart Data Foundry is costing small businesses £22,000 a year on average and leads to 50,000 business closures a year according to Intuit QuickBooks.

Choosing the right accountant can increase your team's planning, problem-solving, and overall business advisory skills. Saving money, improving financial efficiency, and increasing profits can all be benefits of this decision.

Xero’s latest report, Small business productivity takes a deep deep dive into labour productivity at the industry and regional level across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.

Momentum gained in first quarter of 2024 in terms of growth is mirrored by small business confidence levels, and must be built on.

An historic National Insurance cut has been instituted by the Government to ease financial burdens on UK households, resulting in savings of hundreds of pounds per household per year.

Getting your tax return done can be challenging, especially during tax season. Especially if your business is complicated or you are doing it for the first time. Rather than doing it yourself, why not hire an accountant?  

Creating a business gives you the freedom to do what you've always wanted, whether you're spotting untapped markets or finding a way to monetise your craft.