Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Accounting
Large corporates are most responsible for the late payments making up the £24 billion owed to British small and medium sized enterprises, research finds.
News
In an impromptu speech at Business Startup 2011, entrepreneur Doug Richard stressed the importance of small business owners focusing on profit over revenues.
News
Government plans to extend flexible working rights and introduce a new system of flexible parental leave will hurt small firms, according to the Federation of Small Businesses.
Sole trader
Can I legally run a business as a sole trader through the UK taxation and banking systems while living as a temporary resident in Australia and trading with clients in the UK and Australia? I am a UK citizen.
Investing in a franchise
The success of McDonald's shows how profitable franchising can be, but there are many other choices for the would-be franchisee.
Business Ideas & Planning
Andrea Townsley set up nursery chain Clever Clogs in 2007 and now turns over more than £660,000. We ask her about how she set up the business and future plans.
Startup Funding and Grants
At some stage, your business will need to get its hands on capital. If it is below the radar of outside investors and bankers are giving you the cold shoulder, you may consider tapping your friends and family for investment.
Startup Funding and Grants
A case study for SmallBusiness.co.uk reveals how companies can increase their chances of funding by getting their investor presentations right.
Small Business Insurance
If you're running your own small business, make sure you insure against hard times and disaster.
News
Concern for the environment is having a major impact on office working habits, research reveals
Business Ideas & Planning
A business plan is not only essential for starting a business or for raising funds, but it is vital for running the business. It will help you keep on a specific course or alert you to situations when things are not going to plan and force you to take action.
Advice
SmallBusiness.co.uk investigates how executives can gain value from an assessment of their performance as a leader.