Philip Smith.
Founder & Publisher
Founder of The Business Listing — building the free directory UK small businesses actually want to be found on.
How our guides are made: every article is researched and written by The Business Listing's editorial team, working from real sources, real listings and our own directory data. Guides are checked against their sources before publication and re-reviewed on a rolling schedule so they stay accurate. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
5 guides and counting.
Is Your Business Ready for a Cybersecurity Breach?
According to the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025/2026, 43% of UK businesses experienced a cyber attack within 12 months. While hackers target UK businesses…
Business Rates Relief for UK Pubs: What It Means for Owners
A new 15% business rates cut and a two-year freeze are coming for England's pubs from April 2026 — but bars and restaurants with similar overheads are being left out. Here's what actually qualifies.
What the New Accessibility Rules Mean for UK Web Designers
Accessibility law has caught up with what good web design should already look like. Here's what UK web designers and SEO agencies actually need to build into client projects now — and where the real exposure sits.
UK Funeral Regulation Is Coming: What It Means for Crematoria
The Government has confirmed plans to regulate funeral directors as cremation costs keep climbing — here is what it could mean for crematoria and the families who use them.
Why Growing Businesses Struggle to Find Dependable Admin Support
Growing UK businesses often outpace the admin capacity they have in place. Inboxes fill faster than founders can clear them, diaries become harder to coordinate, and routine follow-ups start taking time away from client work, sales and planning.