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The 7 best POS systems for bars and pubs
By Henry Williams on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs Be it a nightclub, wine bar, or gastropub serving food, you need a point of sale (POS) system that makes yours and your team’s lives easier and keeps your customers coming back for another round. But which are…
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The best cashback sites that pay YOU to shop
The best cashback sites that pay YOU to shop Did you know you can make money shopping? Well, technically you get money back on your purchases. But in a time when we are all pinching the pennies, any cash we can get back when we shop feels great. There are plenty of cashback apps and…
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Do you need public liability insurance for your business?
By Patrick Sheerin on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs Most businesses will need to take out public liability insurance – especially when working on the road. But what is it, what exactly does it cover and how much does it cost? Patrick Sheerin from Romero Insurance Group…
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Business insurance: 10 common questions answered
By Bethan Harper on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs For some, the importance of business insurance is overlooked because they’re unaware of the extent of protection it provides. For others, the complicated jargon and numerous options leave them too overwhelmed to make a decision. Whichever one of…
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Celebrating Xero success with sixth consecutive Canstar award
It’s an absolute honour to share that Xero has been awarded Canstar’s Most Satisfied Customer Award in the small business accounting software category, for the sixth consecutive year. This recognition is a testament to the support and trust we’ve earned from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Aotearoa New Zealand. We don’t take for granted…
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Small business energy grants – what’s available
By Tim Adler on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs As part of the Government’s pledge to reach net-zero by 2050, it is running grant schemes to help UK businesses become greener. There are small business energy grants covering everything from installing heat pumps and electric car charging…
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8 ways students can make money in their spare time
Happy freshers week to all the new students out there! As a student, you tend to have quite a bit of spare time. However, it can be pretty sporadic – you never know which days you’ll have off! Regular paid work can be tricky to maintain alongside studies. But, if you are still in need…
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Four tips to protect your business from cybercriminals
In this increasingly digital age, small businesses are becoming more and more vulnerable to the threat of cybercrime. In particular, there has been an increase in supply chain attacks targeting small businesses. Cybercriminals are constantly adapting their tactics and using AI to fuel their attacks. As technology advances, so does the risk to your sensitive…
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A new Xero dashboard to elevate your advisory services
As a busy accountant or bookkeeper, we know you don’t always have time to go through each client’s books to proactively identify issues or opportunities. That’s why we’re thrilled to share that we’ve been testing a new client insights dashboard for advisors, which gives you a snapshot of the financial health of all Xero business…
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How Payday Super works for small businesses
The Australian Tax Office and the Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, have released more details on the Payday Super scheme, which will take effect on July 1, 2026. The scheme was announced in the 2023-2024 Federal Budget and outlines that employers must pay their employees’ superannuation guarantee contributions alongside their regular salary and wages. This is quite…
