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From 3k to an acquisition by an Uber co-founder, Roy Shaby talks to Real Business about lessons learned and his newest venture, Tradestars realbusiness.co.uk/3k-acquisition…

"Good intentions don’t create jobs – businesses do" says common-sense entrepreneur Charlie Mullins in his latest opinion piece. #BusinessStrategy realbusiness.co.uk/good-intention…

From downgraded growth, falling inflation and peak unemployment, it's a mixed outlook for SMEs following published forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), which Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reacted to in the 2026 #SpringStatement realbusiness.co.uk/no-shocks-in-t…

With International Women's Day (8th March) fast approaching, there's still time for employers to step up and mark the day in a meaningful way. #womensday realbusiness.co.uk/recognise-cele…

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Are you one of many SMEs that are guilty of pushing PR down your priority list? Find out how good PR can help you launch and scale your business realbusiness.co.uk/pr-matters-sma…

Employment law changes are a bigger headache for smaller firms with limited resources, but according to HR and legal experts, reviewing and adjusting processes is all you need to do. realbusiness.co.uk/uk-employment-…

“I couldn’t see the job that I wanted, and that’s the reason that I had to make it for myself.” Lawyer turned entrepreneur Florence Brocklesby shares her firm’s unique business model, plus her professional insights on the new employment laws. realbusiness.co.uk/florence-brock…

If you are a business below the current turnover threshold, you have the choice of whether to be VAT register or not. Find out which option is likely to serve you best. realbusiness.co.uk/is-being-vat-r…

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Companies House filing fees have increased significantly - effective from 1st February 2026 - with the digital incorporation fee among those rising, doubling from £50 to £100. Find out the full details of this month’s fee changes. realbusiness.co.uk/february-compa…

Today is Blue Monday, supposedly the ‘most depressing day of the year’. Many employees could be struggling for motivation or even looking for alternative employment. Take some of these steps to help staff overcome the hump and encourage them to stay loyal. realbusiness.co.uk/save-staff-fro…

Over 5.65 million still to file their Self Assessment tax return as 31st January deadline looms realbusiness.co.uk/5-65-million-s…

Worrying figures have emerged with the UK unemployment rate rising to 5.1% in the three months to October — the highest rate since January 2021 - and young people are bearing the brunt. realbusiness.co.uk/uk-unemploymen…

The Chancellor’s Budget announcement is done - albeit with the details already having been leaked early by the OBR mistakenly. We cut through all the noise and drama, and focus simply on what it means for your business below. realbusiness.co.uk/autumn-budget-…

The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget is fast approaching, and businesses across the UK are bracing for the impact. Prosper² are offering a post-budget webinar to help unpack the budget strategically. Read our latest post to learn how it might benefit you: realbusiness.co.uk/autumn-budget-…

Final GDP figures before the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget have been released today, and they are, according to most analysts and experts, lacklustre to say the least. Find out what it all means for your business below: realbusiness.co.uk/final-economic…

The UK Chancellor has today made a rare speech ahead of the November budget. Whilst concrete details were sparse, the Chancellor did make clear that changes are incoming for SMEs. Read the full story below: realbusiness.co.uk/potential-crum…

The Self Assessment tax return deadline is just 100 days away!!! But there’s no need to panic when we’ve got you covered. Get helpful hints to make sure you and your business are as ready as can be when the 31st January 2026 deadline comes around. realbusiness.co.uk/self-assessmen…

HMRC recently released new information regarding their approach to R&D Tax Relief for UK Businesses. Could you be missing out on this much misunderstood form of tax relief? Find out below >> realbusiness.co.uk/research-devel…