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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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MARKETING RESOURCE

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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Start Your Own Business podcast celebrates 200,000 downloads

The Start Your Own Business podcast, created by the team behind the Donut small business websites, is celebrating two exciting milestones. The podcast has reached 200,000 downloads in the same week that the 50th episode is released.

11/03/2025

HMRC sets its sights on Brits with side hustles

HMRC is targeting Brits that are earning extra money on the side to make sure they are paying tax on their income.

10/03/2025

Big jump in small firms looking for finance

New research shows that seven in ten SME owners are looking for finance this year to help them grow - with younger entrepreneurs leading the way.

04/03/2025

New workers' rights to change the rules for employers

UK workers are to get more job security and improved access to sick pay under new plans announced by the government. The measures have been welcomed by the British Chambers of Commerce but the Federation of Small Businesses has warned that they could be detrimental for small firms.

04/03/2025

Running on empty: small business owners face burnout

Lack of time and money means that many small business owners are at risk of burnout because they're unable to take a proper break, even when they are ill.

25/02/2025

Will the Procurement Act deliver on its promises to SMEs?

The Procurement Act comes into effect next week; it is intended to make it easier for small businesses to win public sector contracts.

18/02/2025

UK firms urged to have their say on electronic invoicing

The government has launched a 12-week e-invoicing consultation on plans to cut paperwork for businesses.

18/02/2025

Love your side hustle? Make it tax official this Valentine’s

HMRC launches ‘Help for Hustles’ campaign to support people earning extra income to understand any tax obligations with a new easy-to-use guide

12/02/2025

HMRC launches 'Help for Hustles' campaign

HMRC launches ‘Help for Hustles’ campaign to support people earning extra income to understand any tax obligations with a new easy-to-use guide

12/02/2025

Free marketing school offers small firms a branding boost

Small Business Britain has partnered with Adobe Express to launch a free marketing school for small businesses.

11/02/2025

The International Franchise Show returns for 2025

The International Franchise Show returns to Excel London on 11 and 12 April 2025 promising to be bigger, more dynamic, and even more engaging than ever as they continue to lead the way in the global franchising industry.

06/02/2025

Over one million people have missed the tax deadline

More than 11 million people filed their 2023/24 tax return by the 31 January deadline; while many left it to the last minute, HMRC reveals that an estimated 1.1 million people have yet to file their self assessment return.

04/02/2025

Support for small exporters could "supercharge" UK growth

One in three small businesses are keen to export, including many micro-businesses, but bespoke government support is aimed at bigger firms. The FSB is calling on the government to open up its overseas trade support to more SMEs.

04/02/2025

Data proves that small firms are good for local economies

Small businesses have a positive effect on local communities, according to the findings of a new study.

28/01/2025

Could your business idea win you £10,000?

The Start Up Idea of the Year competition will give three budding entrepreneurs the chance to win grants of up to £10,000.

28/01/2025

UK SMEs face serious threat from Storm Eowyn

Storm Eowyn looks set to cause disruption for UK SMEs this week, with strong and dangerous high winds as the Met Office issues a rare red warning.

23/01/2025

One in five side hustlers make over £1,000 a month

Research shows that many Brits are planning to start a side hustle in 2025; a new study has investigated which side gigs are most lucrative for those looking to earn some extra money.

21/01/2025

640,000 small firms look set to miss the tax deadline

With the self-assessment deadline looming for the 5.4 million Brits who are yet to file their tax return, over 640,000 are set to file late according to the latest data published by FreeAgent.

21/01/2025

Key concerns for SMEs in 2025 - rising prices and taxes

The rising cost of running a business is the biggest worry for UK small firms - and many are questioning the government's support for SMEs, according to a new survey.

14/01/2025

Small businesses offered the chance to win big

The Start Up Donut will be helping one small business owner to launch their business in 2025 with a Start-up Support Package worth over £3,000.

13/01/2025

5.4 milion yet to file their tax return

With less than a month to go, the countdown is on for 5.4 million customers who still need to complete and pay their Self Assessment and avoid penalties, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) warns.

07/01/2025

Could 2025 be the year of the entrepreneur?

A new survey suggests that the UK could be on the brink of a self-employment boom as one in two UK adults say they have plans to start a business.

07/01/2025

Online platforms to share sales data with HMRC

Online platforms, including eBay, AirBnB and Amazon, will start sharing information about sellers and their earnings with HMRC from the end of January 2025, although the UK tax body has made clear that the online selling tax rules have not changed.

07/01/2025

Shoppers support local retailers in run-up to Christmas

More and more Brits are choosing to shop for Christmas food and presents in their local, independent retailers, according to new research.

13/12/2024

Fair Payment Code aims to make 30-day terms the norm

The government has launched the Fair Payment Code to tackle late payments, to reward good practices and ensure small businesses are paid on time.

10/12/2024

Revealed: Small firms that use AI make more money

Small businesses that use artificial intelligence (AI) as part of their operations are growing faster, creating more jobs and generating more revenue than those that don't, according to a new study.

10/12/2024

New support for small businesses from HMRC

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a new interactive online tool and clearer guidance for people working for themselves and individuals considering self-employment.

05/12/2024

Export support services must target small firms, says FSB

The Federation of Small Businesses is calling on the government to make its export strategy fit for purpose for small businesses as part of a strategy to increase the number of UK exporters.

03/12/2024

HMRC warns of scams as self assessment deadline looms

British tax-payers are being urged to watch out for tax refund scams as the 31 January tax return deadline draws closer.

26/11/2024

Brits plan to shop "small" this Black Friday

New research finds that shoppers are gearing up to spend more with small businesses rather than big retailers during the Black Friday weekend.

26/11/2024

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START-UP RESOURCE

Hull Business Support Handbook

MARKETING RESOURCE

Start Your Own Business podcast celebrates 200,000 downloads

HMRC sets its sights on Brits with side hustles

Big jump in small firms looking for finance

New workers' rights to change the rules for employers

Running on empty: small business owners face burnout

Will the Procurement Act deliver on its promises to SMEs?

UK firms urged to have their say on electronic invoicing

Love your side hustle? Make it tax official this Valentine’s

HMRC launches 'Help for Hustles' campaign

Free marketing school offers small firms a branding boost

The International Franchise Show returns for 2025

Over one million people have missed the tax deadline

Support for small exporters could "supercharge" UK growth

Data proves that small firms are good for local economies

Could your business idea win you £10,000?

UK SMEs face serious threat from Storm Eowyn

One in five side hustlers make over £1,000 a month

640,000 small firms look set to miss the tax deadline

Key concerns for SMEs in 2025 - rising prices and taxes

Small businesses offered the chance to win big

5.4 milion yet to file their tax return

Could 2025 be the year of the entrepreneur?

Online platforms to share sales data with HMRC

Shoppers support local retailers in run-up to Christmas

Fair Payment Code aims to make 30-day terms the norm

Revealed: Small firms that use AI make more money

New support for small businesses from HMRC

Export support services must target small firms, says FSB

HMRC warns of scams as self assessment deadline looms

Brits plan to shop "small" this Black Friday

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