80% off for 6 months
Cloud accounting that's ready for Making Tax Digital. Bank feeds, invoicing and VAT returns in one place, so your accountant isn't chasing receipts in January.
For organisations new to Xero. Applies to Ignite, Grow, Comprehensive and Ultimate plans. Offer runs until 31 March 2027 (Xero's terms apply).
Offer last checked 19 October 2026
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20% off RRP
Cloud till systems for cafés, pubs, shops and salons. Takes contactless, tracks stock and shows you what's actually selling, with 130+ integrations including Xero.
20% off Epos Now's RRP via our referral page, which also offers a free demo. Epos Now's terms apply.
Offer last checked 19 October 2026
Our guide: Why upgrading your EPOS could be the smartest move your business makes this year
3 days free, then £1/month for 3 months
The easiest way for a Norfolk shop, maker or farm shop to start selling online, with card payments, delivery and click-and-collect. It also links up with in-person sales if you want one system.
Shopify UK's current intro offer on selected monthly plans. After the intro period, normal plan prices apply (Basic from £19/month on yearly billing).
Offer last checked 19 October 2026
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Google Workspace
Email & documents
14-day free trial
Gmail on your own domain, plus shared Drive, Docs, Sheets and Meet. A sensible, cheaper alternative to Microsoft 365 for small teams.
Google's page says the first 14 days are at no cost. Paid plans are per user per month, and annual plans save about 16%. Any referral promo code is shown by Google at sign-up.
Offer last checked 19 October 2026
Freelancers by the job, no retainer
Need a logo, a menu redesign, a quick website fix or some product photos edited? Fiverr lets you hire freelancers for one-off jobs at a fixed price, with reviews to help you choose.
No discount through this link. Prices are set by each freelancer. Fiverr's buyer fees and terms apply.
Offer last checked 19 October 2026
7-day free trial
AI that turns your logo and a few product photos into ready-to-post ads for Facebook, Instagram and Google. Handy if you're doing your own marketing between serving customers.
AdCreative.ai's page shows a 7-day free trial (cancel anytime) with 20 creative credits to try ads, banners and videos.
Offer last checked 19 October 2026
Free plan, 10k credits a month
Natural-sounding AI voiceovers for videos, adverts, on-hold messages and training clips, without booking a studio.
ElevenLabs' pricing page shows a free plan ($0) with 10,000 credits a month. Paid plans from $6/month add a commercial licence. Prices are in US dollars.
Offer last checked 19 October 2026
Free trial
A big database of companies and decision-makers, useful if you sell to other businesses and want to find the right person to talk to.
Via ZoomInfo's free-trial page. Better suited to B2B firms than shops and cafés. If you contact people, follow UK GDPR/PECR rules.
Offer last checked 19 October 2026
Free trial, no card needed
Staff rotas, timesheets and clock-ins from your phone. Handy for cafés, pubs, shops and trades teams juggling part-timers and shift swaps, and it links up with payroll.
Deputy's UK site offers a free trial of up to 31 days with no credit card required. After that, plans start from £3.25 per user per month (excl. VAT) with a £20 minimum monthly spend. Deputy's terms apply.
Offer last checked 20 October 2026
Our guide: Why upgrading your EPOS could be the smartest move your business makes this year
Free plan, 300 emails a day
Send newsletters, offers and automatic follow-up emails to your customers, with sign-up forms and ready-made templates. A simple way to keep regulars coming back.
Brevo's pricing page shows a free-forever plan with no credit card needed, sending up to 300 emails a day once your account is approved. Free emails carry Brevo's logo; paid plans remove it. Brevo's terms apply.
Offer last checked 20 October 2026
Our guide: How do small businesses start selling online? A no-fuss guide
Free plan, no upfront costs
Put your designs or logo on T-shirts, mugs, tote bags and prints, and sell them through Shopify, Etsy or eBay. Items are only made when a customer orders, so there's no stock to buy.
Printify's pricing page shows a free plan ($0/month, up to 5 stores). You pay the production and shipping cost when an order comes in. Premium from $24.99/month (billed yearly) adds product discounts. Prices are in US dollars.
Offer last checked 20 October 2026
Our guide: How do small businesses start selling online? A no-fuss guide
