Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
News
Almost a quarter of shoppers say they do more than half of all their shopping online.
Business management
Gem Misa started natural food company Righteous in 2009 and turned over £120,000 in 2011. SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to her about funding, marketing and future plans.
Small Business Insurance
If you're self-employed or you run a small business, it's important you get the right business insurance cover in place.
Business management
Charlie Marshall launched bed provider The Sleep Room in 2009 and the company now turns over £7 million.
Marketing
SmallBusiness.co.uk looks at how creating videos can convey an impactful company message.
News
Millions of workers across the UK could unwittingly break the law by taking part in a Grand National sweepstake, according to a prominent solicitor.
Legal advice
I want to hire a friend as director to help me in my business for no salary. He is working for another company. How can we can do it so his obligations (Tax, NI, SSP) and benefits (pensions) as an employee at his current job will not change?
Business management
Mum of two Denise Proctor started baby equipment rental service The Baby Loft in 2010 and expects to double its opening year's turnover of £20,000 this year.
News
The independent body set up to scrutinise new government regulations needs sharper teeth to defend small businesses, the FSB has warned.
News
Patent legislation announced in the Budget has been hailed as key to ensuring manufacturing continues in the UK.
News
Small business owners have spoken out on what they want to see from the Budget, with improving access to finance and easing credit flow mentioned as key priorities.
Finding and selling to customers
Nearly a third of the UK public have been inconvenienced in the last year by a retailer not taking payment cards.