Business Finance

The Chancellor delivered the Autumn Budget on 28 October 2026, announcing changes that will affect businesses across the UK. For small business owners, the challenge isn't simply understanding the announcements. It's knowing which changes will affect their business, when those changes take effect, and what they should be doing about them. Some businesses will benefit from reduced business rates and new tax allowances.

You can run a perfectly profitable business and still find yourself short of cash. In fact, a growing business can sometimes feel more cash-hungry than one that isn’t growing at all.

As a sole trader, you wear many hats — business owner, marketer, customer service and bookkeeper. But accounting is a specialist skill, and mistakes can be costly. Professional accounting services tailored to sole traders help you stay organised, compliant and financially confident.

If you've recently bought a property to rent out, you might be wondering what costs you can claim before your first tenant moves in.

Ledgers can now support your business funding through our partnership with Swoop.