News

Consumers plump for e-commerce

Almost a quarter of shoppers say they do more than half of all their shopping online.

Business management

Gem Misa on launching food brand Righteous

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

How to get the right 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

Sleep of faith

Charlie Marshall launched bed provider The Sleep Room in 2009 and the company now turns over £7 million.

Marketing

The benefits of video marketing

SmallBusiness.co.uk looks at how creating videos can convey an impactful company message.

News

SMEs to be wary of Grand National sweepstakes

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

Hiring a friend as director

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

Interview with Denise Proctor of baby equipment rental service The Baby Loft

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

SME regulatory reform demanded

The independent body set up to scrutinise new government regulations needs sharper teeth to defend small businesses, the FSB has warned.

News

Patent Box praised by SMEs

Patent legislation announced in the Budget has been hailed as key to ensuring manufacturing continues in the UK.

News

Budget 2012: SMEs demand Budget lifeline

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

Consumers frustrated by payment card refusals

Nearly a third of the UK public have been inconvenienced in the last year by a retailer not taking payment cards.