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bizbritain Marketplace

Essential tools for running your business.

A short list of banking, accounting, payments and other tools we think work well for UK small businesses, with honest notes on who each one suits.

A shop owner setting up a card reader at her counter after closing
How we chooseEvery listing reviewed by our team

Our picks

Our picks for buying a business.

Each one says who it suits, who it doesn't, and its limits. Open a tool for the full notes.

Showing 8 for buying a business

  • Business banking Our pick

    Start · Grow · Buy · Franchise

    Tide business current account

    A business current account with an app for everyday payments and business administration.

    Our pick for everyday business bankingAn app-based account for owners who want payments and administration together.

  • Accounting & bookkeeping Our pick

    Start · Grow · Buy · Franchise

    Xero accounting software

    Cloud accounting for invoices, bank transactions and business records.

    Our pick for shared bookkeepingA central accounting system for owners and accountants working from the same records.

  • Taking payments Our pick

    Start · Grow · Buy · Franchise

    SumUp card payments

    Card readers and payment tools for businesses taking payments in person.

    Our pick for payments in personA range of payment tools for small businesses trading at a counter or on the move.

  • CRM & sales Our pick

    Start · Grow · Buy · Franchise

    Capsule CRM

    Keep customer details, sales opportunities and follow-up tasks in one place.

    Our pick for small-team follow-upShared contacts, opportunities and tasks help a team keep customer follow-up visible.

    Customer offerA 14-day trial is advertised for paid plans, with no card required. Check the current plan page.

  • Email marketing Our pick

    Start · Grow · Buy · Franchise

    Brevo email marketing

    Create email campaigns, organise contacts and set up automated customer messages.

    Our pick for regular email campaignsCampaign creation, contact organisation and automation can support a repeatable email routine.

    Customer offerA free plan is advertised with no credit card required. Features and sending limits apply.

  • Ecommerce & print on demand Our pick

    Start · Grow · Buy · Franchise

    Shopify online store

    Build an online shop and manage products, checkout and orders.

    Our pick for your own online shopA storefront and order-management system for businesses building a retail presence.

  • Ecommerce & print on demand Our pick

    Start · Grow · Buy · Franchise

    Printify print on demand

    Create custom products that print providers produce and ship when customers order.

    Our pick for testing a merchandise rangePrint-on-demand production can support a focused range of custom products.

  • Documents & e-signatures Our pick

    Start · Grow · Buy · Franchise

    Signable electronic signatures

    Send documents for electronic signature and track their progress.

    Our pick for routine business signaturesDocument sending and status tracking help teams manage agreements awaiting signature.

How we choose

Three rules for every listing.

It's the same test our advisors use when a customer asks what we'd pick.

  1. 01

    We only list tools we'd recommend

    If we wouldn't suggest it to a friend starting out, it isn't here.

  2. 02

    We say who it doesn't suit

    Every listing has a "Not ideal for" list, given the same weight as who it suits.

  3. 03

    Our team reviews every one

    Each page shows the date we last checked it, so you know it's current.

Questions

Common questions about the Marketplace.

Still unsure? Call us0800 870 8739
How do you choose what's listed?

We list tools we think work well for UK small businesses at the stage you're at. Each listing says who it suits, who it doesn't and its limits, and our team reviews every one.

Do you get paid if I sign up?

Sometimes. Some links are partner links, so the provider may pay us if you sign up. You pay the same price as going direct, and it doesn't change what we recommend.

Will using these tools help my funding application?

No. Signing up to a tool has no effect on any application you make with us. If you need funding, see our finance pages.

Is this everything available?

No. It's a short list we're comfortable recommending, not the whole market. It's worth comparing before you decide.

Who do I contact about my account with a provider?

The provider. We can't see or manage your account with them, but you can tell us if a listing looks wrong.

Funding

Need funding as well?

We're a credit broker with 100+ lenders. Pick the route that matches where you are. Using a tool from the Marketplace has no effect on any funding application.

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