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Starting a BusinessWhen business costs rise while sales stay flat, your profit margin gets smaller. You’re making the same amount of money, but more of it is being spent on wages,…
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From 6 April 2026, sole traders with total qualifying income above £50,000 must use Making Tax Digital for…
For most UK small businesses, the biggest expenses are staff wages, rent and premises costs, stock or ingredients,…
If your EPOS system is slowing down service, crashing regularly, creating extra admin or failing to give you…
A slow trading period is much easier to manage when you prepare before sales begin to fall. Start…
Choosing the right business bank account in the UK comes down to how your business actually handles money.…
You can improve business profit without increasing prices by keeping more of the money each sale already generates.…
A small business in the UK should keep clear records of sales, income, purchases, expenses, invoices, receipts, bank…
Whether you should buy or lease business equipment depends on your cash flow, how long you’ll use the…
A small business should make enough profit to pay the owner fairly, cover tax and unexpected costs, reinvest…
The Starting a Business section from SWITCH&SAVE is designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners launch and manage their businesses successfully.
Starting a new business involves many decisions, from choosing the right EPOS system and payment solutions to setting up efficient operations. This category provides practical guides, tips, and insights to help new businesses understand the tools and technology needed to operate smoothly from day one.
Our articles focus on helping new business owners choose the right POS systems, card machines, and payment technologies that simplify sales, improve customer experience, and support business growth.
Topics covered in this section include:
How to start a retail or hospitality business
Choosing the right EPOS system for a new business
Setting up card machines and payment solutions
Managing inventory and sales with POS technology
Technology tools every small business needs
Whether you are opening a retail shop, café, takeaway, salon, or small local business, these guides will help you understand the essential systems and strategies needed to run your business efficiently.
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