As a business owner, you have the option of providing your directors and employees with Benefits in Kind (also referred to as a perk or fringe benefit), alongside their normal salaries. In London especially, rising mortgage rates and longer payment ...

The FSB has warned that small businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sector face an average 52% increase in business rates bills, phased in over the next three years – and with the recent news that pubs will be ...

So, your business is doing well and turning a healthy profit. Nothing to worry about, right? Not necessarily. Many business owners conflate the concepts of profit and cash flow, which is understandable, but these are actually two different (albeit related) ...

London has some of the most expensive business rates in the UK, so it’s useful to understand what they are and how they work. You could still be affected even if you work from home or operate an online business, ...

If you’re a London business owner, you’re no doubt feeling the pressure to adopt some form of AI (if you haven’t already) and start using it in your business. After all, it’s supposed to make your life easier, right? The ...

In 2026, many savvy Londoners are taking up side hustles, utilising existing skills to give themselves additional streams of income. But which side hustles are the most popular? Don’t sweat, we’ve got you covered. We’ll walk you through the whole ...

The stark reality is that taxis driven by advanced technology (self-driving or ‘robo’ taxis) are expected to be on the roads in London as early as next year. This is naturally a cause for concern for those who currently work ...

A recent study has revealed that approximately 3 in 10 (or 28%) of people in London have some kind of side hustle which earns them secondary income. This places the capital just behind Bristol and Birmingham as one of the ...

Ever heard the saying, “Careful what you wish for”? Every business owner thinks they want their product or service to become the focus of an online craze, but the reality can be quite overwhelming if you aren’t adequately prepared. In ...

If you’re a small business owner and employer based in London, then there’s a good chance you’ve already heard of the London Living Wage (LLW). In this article we’ll go over the basics and how it affects you – if ...