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It's essential to promote your business. If customers don't know you exist, how can you ever hope to sell to them?

But when money is tight, how can you afford a big marketing push? No need to panic. There are plenty of low cost and no-cost methods of spreading the word.

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Hull Business Support Handbook

Welcome to the latest edition of Hull City Council’s Business Support Handbook.

The Hull and Humber area is on the brink of an exciting and transformational period of economic activity and growth.

Following the Siemens announcement, over the next several years our area aims to become...

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With an engaging mix of how-to guides, feature articles, checklists, expert Q&As, FAQs, case studies, video content and blogs, each site provides new and established businesses with free advice about how to manage a range of key tasks and issues. The sites also contain a weekly round-up of small business news.

Donut information is updated regularly and checked by a network of leading business support professionals and independent experts.

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Revealed: the fears that stop Brits from starting a business

New research finds that one in two Brits dream of working for themselves but money worries and a lack of confidence are holding back many would-be entrepreneurs.

09/12/2025

HMRC offers more time to pay your tax

HMRC offers self assessment customers the opportunity to spread the cost of their tax bill with a Time to Pay arrangement.

09/12/2025

Seasonal cheer: Christmas brings £5bn boost for small firms

New data suggests that many Brits are set to spend more this Christmas than ever; what’s more, 22% of the UK’s festive spend is destined for small independent businesses, a seasonal boost worth over £5 billion.

02/12/2025

SME bank account switching hits four-year high

The latest Current Account Switch Service figures reveal a surge in activity as record numbers of SMEs switch bank account provider.

02/12/2025

HMRC asks "What's your filing style?"

Ahead of the January 2026 filing deadline, HMRC is launching an online poll to uncover people's self assessment filing style.

02/12/2025

Budget 2025 announcements at a glance

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, made her Budget statement today. These are the main headlines for individuals and small businesses in the UK.

26/11/2025

Mixed bag for small firms: the verdict on the Autumn Budget

Higher wage bills and a tax hit on dividends are some of the headline Budget announcements that have left small business owners and sole traders feeling short-changed.

26/11/2025

New campaign offers free training for female entrepreneurs

A new programme of training and support aims to reverse the decline in female founders and encourage more women to start and grow their own business.

16/11/2025

Christmas crafters urged to check tax rules

Side hustlers selling festive items have been urged to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online if earnings exceed £1,000 a year.

12/11/2025

Do you owe tax on your social media earnings?

New research suggests that many social media content creators are earning more than £1,000 a year but only 44% say they have registered for self-assessment.

11/11/2025

HMRC letters go out as MTD for Income Tax draws near

HMRC is to write to taxpayers this month letting them know that they must comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax from April 2026.

06/11/2025

Small firms voice their fears about the Budget

Speculation about the upcoming Budget is rife; new research suggests that the majority of small business owners are worried about what chancellor Rachel Reeves has in store for them.

04/11/2025

Small Business Saturday tour hits the road

This year’s Small Business Saturday roadshow will travel to 21 cities and towns throughout November, shining a light on the UK’s 5.6 million small firms and celebrating their contribution to the economy and to local communities.

04/11/2025

TikTok offers “incredible opportunity” for local businesses

To mark the launch of Shop Local, TikTok is giving five British small businesses the chance to sell their goods on TikTok and win a dedicated support package worth over £150,000.

28/10/2025

Free AI workshop for small firms

Small business leaders are being invited to enrol in a new masterclass on AI being held in London in December.

28/10/2025

The countdown begins: the self assessment deadline is 100 days away

Self assessment customers have 100 days to file their tax return and pay any tax owed before the 31 January deadline.

24/10/2025

Small retailers are being hit by rising crime on two fronts

Small businesses and retailers are being urged to step up security as they face a double whammy of rising crime, with retail thefts soaring and cyber-crime affecting three in five small firms.

21/10/2025

Small firms are "crying out" for support ahead of Budget

A new poll finds that over half of small businesses say that government initiatives are failing to protect them and high costs mean they are constantly in survival mode.

21/10/2025

AI could free up one day a week for small business owners

New research suggests that AI could save small business owners a day a week, enabling them to shift their focus from time-consuming admin to exciting growth plans.

14/10/2025

Revealed: the freelance roles in highest demand

New research shows that filmmakers, graphic designers and copywriters are some of the most sought-after freelance professions, despite the fact that AI platforms can create content in a matter of seconds.

07/10/2025

More Brits than ever have a side hustle - should you?

A new study has found that side hustles in the UK have shifted from being a fringe activity that brings in a bit of extra cash to a mainstream career strategy for many Brits.

07/10/2025

Win an HP laptop with Start Up Donut and Sage

Start Up Donut, in partnership with Sage Accounting, is helping one lucky person win an HP Pavilion 15 SE laptop.

07/10/2025

Business groups applaud government’s youth job scheme

A new scheme that promises to guarantee young people jobs or training has been welcomed by the British Chambers of Commerce and the Federation of Small Businesses.

30/09/2025

Turning point as more small firms embrace AI

Two new surveys suggest that AI has now become a key business tool for many small firms in the UK, especially those in finance, law and marketing.

23/09/2025

Business rates reform promised ahead of Autumn Budget

The government has announced plans to fix sudden jumps in the business rates system which currently make it prohibitively expensive for many small business owners to open a second premises.

15/09/2025

Revealed: the best side hustles in 2025

A new study has uncovered the 50 side hustles that offer the best opportunities for additional income, flexibility and accessibility.

09/09/2025

Ill-prepared: why freelancers need sickness insurance

A new report from the Fabian Society is urging the government to introduce an opt-out sickness insurance system for self-employed workers and freelancers in the UK.

09/09/2025

New podcast series helps sole traders and landlords navigate MTD for income tax

Start Your Own Business podcast launches new series on Making Tax Digital for income tax in partnership with TaxAssist Accountants

09/09/2025

Research shows weak passwords plague businesses of all sizes

New study reveals poor password hygiene across small, medium, and large companies - putting sensitive data at risk.

03/09/2025

Business roadshow to support small firms across the UK

The Small Business Saturday Tour takes place in November, showcasing and celebrating local businesses in 23 towns and cities across the UK.

02/09/2025

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Hull Business Support Handbook

MARKETING RESOURCE

Revealed: the fears that stop Brits from starting a business

HMRC offers more time to pay your tax

Seasonal cheer: Christmas brings £5bn boost for small firms

SME bank account switching hits four-year high

HMRC asks "What's your filing style?"

Budget 2025 announcements at a glance

Mixed bag for small firms: the verdict on the Autumn Budget

New campaign offers free training for female entrepreneurs

Christmas crafters urged to check tax rules

Do you owe tax on your social media earnings?

HMRC letters go out as MTD for Income Tax draws near

Small firms voice their fears about the Budget

Small Business Saturday tour hits the road

TikTok offers “incredible opportunity” for local businesses

Free AI workshop for small firms

The countdown begins: the self assessment deadline is 100 days away

Small retailers are being hit by rising crime on two fronts

Small firms are "crying out" for support ahead of Budget

AI could free up one day a week for small business owners

Revealed: the freelance roles in highest demand

More Brits than ever have a side hustle - should you?

Win an HP laptop with Start Up Donut and Sage

Business groups applaud government’s youth job scheme

Turning point as more small firms embrace AI

Business rates reform promised ahead of Autumn Budget

Revealed: the best side hustles in 2025

Ill-prepared: why freelancers need sickness insurance

New podcast series helps sole traders and landlords navigate MTD for income tax

Research shows weak passwords plague businesses of all sizes

Business roadshow to support small firms across the UK

Client Testimonials

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