Transparency
Affiliate disclosure
How we fund this publication and why it doesn't affect what we write.
How SterlingPeak earns revenue
SterlingPeak is free to read. We earn revenue through affiliate commissions — when you click certain links on our site and go on to subscribe to or purchase a product, the software provider may pay us a referral fee. This comes at no extra cost to you. The price you pay is the same whether you use our link or go directly to the provider's website.
Which programmes we participate in
We participate in affiliate and referral programmes operated by UK accounting, payroll, and business software providers. The specific partnerships we hold may change over time as we expand our coverage. Where an article contains affiliate links, it is clearly marked with a disclosure notice near the top of the page.
Our editorial commitment
- Affiliate relationships do not influence editorial conclusions. Products are evaluated on features, compliance, usability, and value.
- We regularly recommend products where we have no commercial relationship. If a tool is the best choice, we say so regardless.
- Our editorial team evaluates products without visibility into the commercial terms of any partnership.
- Articles containing affiliate links always include a disclosure notice so you know where commercial relationships exist.
How affiliate links work
When you click an affiliate link, a small tracking identifier is passed to the provider so they can attribute the referral. If you subscribe or purchase within the provider's attribution window, we receive a commission. This tracking does not give us access to your personal information on the provider's site.
Your choice
You are never obligated to use our links. You can navigate to any product directly via the provider's website. Our content and recommendations remain the same regardless of how you get there.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or want to report a concern, please contact us. For more on how we maintain independence, see our Editorial Policy.