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Practical, no-fluff articles on growing a small business. Websites, SEO, marketing, systems, and the AI changes that matter for UK SMEs.

Read Why Cloudflare plus Next.js is the best website setup for most UK small businesses in 2026
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Why Cloudflare plus Next.js is the best website setup for most UK small businesses in 2026
Cloudflare's edge network with Next.js gives small businesses agency-quality performance for near-zero cost. Here's why it fits most, who should pick something else, and the tips and traps that matter.
17 April 202611 min readRead
Read How to register a limited company in the UK (step by step)
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How to register a limited company in the UK (step by step)
A practical, step by step guide to registering a UK limited company online with Companies House for £50, including names, directors, PSCs, and what to do next.
15 April 20267 min readRead
Read Sole trader vs limited company: which is right for your business?
Getting Started
Sole trader vs limited company: which is right for your business?
Sole trader vs limited company compared on tax, liability, admin, and credibility. Practical UK guidance on when to stay sole trader and when to incorporate.
8 April 20267 min readRead
Read What is a registered office address and do you need one?
Getting Started
What is a registered office address and do you need one?
Every UK limited company needs a registered office address. Here is what it is, why it matters, and whether you should use home, accountant, or a paid service.
1 April 20267 min readRead
Read Setting up a business bank account: what UK small businesses need to know
Getting Started
Setting up a business bank account: what UK small businesses need to know
How to choose and open a UK business bank account. Digital vs high street, documents you need, KYC delays, fees, and Xero compatibility for small businesses.
25 March 20268 min readRead
Read The first 30 days after starting a business: a practical checklist
Getting Started
The first 30 days after starting a business: a practical checklist
A practical 30-day checklist for new UK businesses. Register with HMRC, open a bank account, get insurance, set up accounting, claim Google Business Profile, and more.
18 March 20268 min readRead
Read Why your small business website is losing you customers (and how to fix it)
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Why your small business website is losing you customers (and how to fix it)
The three big reasons small business websites lose customers: slow load times, poor mobile experience, and weak trust signals. Here is how to check and fix each.
11 March 20268 min readRead
Read How much does a small business website cost in the UK?
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How much does a small business website cost in the UK?
UK small business website costs in 2026, from £0 DIY to £10,000+ agency builds. Honest breakdown of what you get at each tier and how to choose the right one.
4 March 20268 min readRead
Read WordPress vs Squarespace vs custom: choosing the right platform
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WordPress vs Squarespace vs custom: choosing the right platform
WordPress vs Squarespace vs custom websites compared for UK small businesses. Honest strengths, weaknesses, costs, and which platform suits which business.
25 February 20268 min readRead
Read What makes a great small business website? 10 things that actually matter
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What makes a great small business website? 10 things that actually matter
The 10 things that actually matter in a small business website: clarity, speed, mobile, trust signals, one clear CTA, navigation, copy, schema, local SEO, and analytics.
18 February 20268 min readRead
Read How to write website copy that converts (without sounding salesy)
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How to write website copy that converts (without sounding salesy)
How to write website copy that converts for UK small businesses. Lead with the customer's problem, use specifics, the right you/we ratio, and honest CTAs.
11 February 20268 min readRead
Read How to measure your marketing: the numbers that actually matter
Marketing
How to measure your marketing: the numbers that actually matter
Cost per lead, cost per customer, repeat purchase rate, NPS. Here are the marketing numbers that actually matter for UK small businesses, and how to track them.
7 January 202610 min readRead

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Why Cloudflare plus Next.js is the best website setup for most UK small businesses in 2026

How to register a limited company in the UK (step by step)

Sole trader vs limited company: which is right for your business?

What is a registered office address and do you need one?

Setting up a business bank account: what UK small businesses need to know

The first 30 days after starting a business: a practical checklist

Why your small business website is losing you customers (and how to fix it)

How much does a small business website cost in the UK?

WordPress vs Squarespace vs custom: choosing the right platform

What makes a great small business website? 10 things that actually matter

How to write website copy that converts (without sounding salesy)

How to measure your marketing: the numbers that actually matter

Not sure where to start?