By Haydn Rogan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs Being a sole trader means that you run your own business as an individual and are essentially self-employed. This is the most popular way of trading in the UK, with 4.4m sole proprietorships recorded as of October 2025. By contrast, a limited liability company is a separate legal entity to you, with separate finances.

Apps including Snapchat, Fortnite and Roblox were experiencing outages on Monday.

Wojeski & Co. has reached a $60,000 settlement with New York Attorney General Letitia James after it was hit by two data breaches and ransomware attacks.

By Peter Kouwenberg on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to write everything from emails to entire legal documents, it’s tempting for small and medium-sized business owners to rely on these tools to draft their commercial contracts. But is it a smart business decision or a costly legal risk?

Zelenskyy in Washington to make his case for America’s Tomahawk cruise missiles and other military assets.

President Donald Trump addressed the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, on Monday before traveling to Egypt for a peace summit.

Why exfiltration prevention is now a compliance imperative for accounting firms

Manual pipeline management can feel like you’re constantly playing catch-up. One missed follow-up. One stalled deal. And suddenly, your forecast is off. Sales pipeline automation changes that. It helps you move deals faster, clean up your data, and stay on top of rep activity, without the grunt work. Tools like HubSpot CRM let teams set... The post Sales Pipeline Automation in CRM: Workflows Set Up to Scale, Sell Better appeared first on Fit Small Business.

Whitman Transition Advisors and Truvestments are launching a Bitcoin fund, called Truvestment Bitcoin Legacy Fund, where CPA firm's high-net-worth clients can buy in early.

The best crypto tax software makes importing wallets and exchange data simple, calculates gains and losses, and provides audit-ready tax forms. It also integrates with traditional tax prep platforms and keeps your data secure. These are my favorite choices for crypto tax software this year: CoinLedger: Best overall cryptocurrency tax software Koinly: Best for international... The post 5 Best Crypto Tax Software for 2025 appeared first on Fit Small Business.

Top 25 Firm Baker Tilly announced the launch of a new AI platform made specifically for middle-market clients.

By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK - Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs The short answer is no, but there are some lower-cost options out there. When thinking about costs, consider your monthly fees along with your transaction fees, set-up fees and any other charges that may be hidden in the small print. We’ll be taking a look at some of the…

Two of the Manchester synagogue attack victims appeared to been shot by police officers who were trying to stop the assailant.

Plus, Coupa adds more than 100 platform enhancements; iDenfy announces AI-generated KYB report feature; and other accounting tech news and updates.

The best business banks for startups in 2025 combine low-cost or no-cost business checking with tools designed to help young companies scale. Beyond everyday banking, the strongest options provide access to credit, SBA loans, and flexible lending products that can fuel growth at each stage of your business. The right banking partner should not only... The post Best Banks for Startups in 2025: Top Accounts, Perks & High APY appeared first on Fit Small Business.

After the Justice Department indicted former FBI Director James Comey on multiple charges on Friday, President Donald Trump told reporters that he "thinks there will be others."

The plan estimates up to half a workday would be needed to complete shutdown activities.

Shane Tamura, who opened fire at the New York headquarters of the NFL, killing four, had CTE, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said Friday.

The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants posted two new publications from its staff on two of its recent standards.

Rupert Murdoch’s family has reached a deal on control of his media empire after his death

Plus, ADP launches wave of new AI features; Deloitte announces AI Infrastructure Center of Excellence; and other accounting tech updates.

Officials have made arrests in the murder of congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, the U.S. Attorneys Office for the District of Columbia announced Friday.

Having the best liability insurance as a freelance worker is crucial to protect yourself from the inherent risks of running your own business. This is true regardless of which line of work you’re in, whether you’re a writer, developer, or consultant. The best liability insurance for freelance workers will cover you for accidents, professional mistakes,... The post Best Liability Insurance for Freelance Workers in 2025 appeared first on Fit Small Business.

Nine former directors of the CDC are speaking out, saying Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is endangering the health of Americans.

The IRS posted guidance just in the nick of time for some taxpayers on the treatment of research and experimentation expenses under the new tax law.