When we think of Uber, our minds often jump to taxis and takeaway dinners. But now, the tech giant is shifting gears. With the launch of Uber Courier, small businesses in the UK could find themselves with a surprising new logistics partner.

From start-up to scale-up: preparing for growth by understanding funder expectations and getting your financial house in order. Scaling up your business is exciting – but it also comes with its own set of challenges. One of the most significant? Securing the right finance to fuel that growth.

Many business owners don’t realise their financial systems are holding them back—until something breaks. It might be a missed tax deadline, a late payroll run, or a sudden cash flow issue that could have been avoided. Here are seven warning signs to look out for. If any of these sound familiar, now is the time to act.

Here’s what every founder (or future founder) should know about pitching to investors, with a few eyebrow-raisers, a couple of cautionary tales, and plenty of takeaways to keep you on the right side of the fundraising table.

Non-profits face a unique blend of challenges—from maintaining financial stability and navigating tight budgets to meeting complex compliance requirements. Unlike for-profit organisations, you’re not chasing profit—you’re striving to make an impact. But that impact relies on sound financial management.

Introducing the Apron Card: the small business expense card that might just be the missing puzzle piece in your finance stack.

Even in the earliest stages of running a business, managing payroll can quickly turn into a time-consuming and complex challenge. So why not leave it to the experts? Outsourcing could be exactly the solution you need. In this article, we explore why businesses choose to outsource payroll, what options are available, and what to bear in mind when selecting a provider.

If your VAT-registered business covers motoring costs—including fuel used for both business and personal travel—then this update is important for you. With changes to HMRC’s fuel scale charge rates effective from 1 May 2025, businesses must review their VAT treatment on fuel expenses to remain compliant and optimise VAT recovery.

At Zyla Accountants, we’ve seen firsthand the transformational impact an accountant can have on small business success — and the research supports it. Around 70% of small businesses don’t currently have an accountant, with over half relying solely on the owner or manager to handle financial tasks.

Small businesses across the UK will continue to enjoy secure access to cash services, thanks to a newly extended partnership between the Post Office and the country’s major banks.