Business Advice

Business advice, support and guides to help small UK business owners and their staff stay safe, grow and make the most out of the resources available online.

Rich Merritt is the General Manager at DotGO. He has a love of website design, small business development and craft beers.

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Why Does a Small Business Need a Website?

Online presence is a vital part of marketing, growing your business and getting customers through the door (virtually, or otherwise). Having a website is a huge part of that – here...  more  

Are you ready for the IR35 freelancer tax changes?

IR35 tax reforms have just been voted through to take effect in April 2021. Here’s what you need to know.  more  

The fastest growing British industries

Some industry sectors are struggling with the new normal, whilst others are booming.   more  

Can your online shop benefit from government loans?

Recent government changes to its loan scheme means that more businesses, including ecommerce websites, can now apply for relief. Find out how this effects you.  more  

Are you self employed? You might have to pay more tax soon

The government is facing criticism over its plan to increase national insurance contributions for the self employed.  more  

Are you in the leisure, hospitality or retail industry? You're entitled to support

The government has announced more funding for these hard hit industries, such as hospitality and leisure.  more  

How an online store can grow your business

The tide of ecommerce is coming. More and more small businesses are moving their services online, and for good reason. Here are a few reasons why your company should embrace the in...  more  

How do I build trust with my customers?

To make sales, you need the customer to trust your business. This can be hard as an online shop, so here are a few tips on building a bridge between you and the customer.  more  

Is a professional website design better for my business?

Having a professional website design serves as a more effective business tool than building a website yourself. Here are some key reasons why.  more  

Why you should be taking online bookings

Salon based businesses need to think about how they can function as lockdown requirements start to lessen. How can a website provide a simple yet effective system which allows thei...  more