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Alec Hawley

Alec is Startups’ resident expert on politics and finance. He’s provided live updates on the budget, written guides on investing and property development, and demystified topics like corporation tax, accounting software, and invoice discounting. Before joining, he worked in the media for over a decade, conducting media analysis at Kantar Media and YouGov, and writing a wide variety of freelance pieces.
Author Posts
5 best budget smartphones
January 3, 2024 | 7 min read
Small business payroll services
March 21, 2022 | 20 min read
EPOS till system rental for small businesses
October 23, 2024 | 7 min read
How to submit your Self Assessment tax return to HMRC
May 13, 2025 | 8 min read
13 ways to fund your business (without a bank loan)
May 1, 2025 | 17 min read