Small business website advice

Thinking about starting a physiotherapy clinic? What to register, insure, charge and budget for in year one, with clear numbers and no costly guesswork.

What a personal trainer website needs to turn a nervous first-timer into a booked session: honest pages, real photos, clear prices and a fast contact route.

Practical coffee shop marketing for independent cafes: Google Business Profile, reviews, quiet-hour offers, chalkboards and local ties that cost little.

Work out a plumber day rate that properly covers the van, the dead time and the holiday you never take, plus when a fixed price beats charging by the day.

Business record keeping does not need software or an accountant on day one. What to keep, how long to keep it, and the habits that save you at tax time.

A business email address on your own domain takes about an hour to set up and costs a few pounds a month. Here is how to set one up right, and what to avoid.

What van signage costs, what to put on it, where it earns its keep, and when it is a waste of money. Honest advice for UK trades and mobile businesses.

Difficult customers cost you time, money and sleep. Here is how to spot the warning signs early, set clear terms and say no without losing your good name.

Limited company or sole trader? A plain look at tax, liability, admin and cost, so you register the right way and know when a limited company is overkill.

Referrals are cheaper than any advert. Here is exactly how to get more referrals from customers and other trades, when to ask, what to say, and what to skip.

Learn how to price a job properly: cover your real costs, set an hourly rate that actually pays you, and quote without second-guessing yourself every time.

Small business insurance explained in plain English: what the law makes you buy, what customers demand, what you can skip, and how to get a fair price.