Business Technology

Business software on a shoestring

As the price of running an SME soars, small business owners have to look for more ways to cut costs. Buying computer software can be expensive, so how can business managers cut their IT spend? Read on to find out...

Employing & managing staff

Recruiting for a small business

The recruitment process can seem daunting if it's your first time, especially given the importance of hiring the right staff.

Business Technology

Virtualised disaster recovery

Virtualisation is already helping companies get more out of their servers. Now, the revolutionary technology is providing a novel way to stay in business in times of disaster.

News

High street closures rocket

Boarded-up shops have tripled over the last year, says a report by The Local Data Company (LDC).

Work life balance

Sister act

More female entrepreneurs are discovering how a mentor can reinvigorate their business.

Startup Funding and Grants

Start-up funding

Although winning the lottery to get funding for your start-up might seem like an easier option than getting a bank loan, there are still other forms of finance out there.

Small Business Banking

Bad credit rating

I have been refused a business bank account due to bad credit history. At present I do not have debt other than my mortgage. What should I do?

Accounting

Owner’s salary

How can I increase my fixed salary when the business starts to make a profit?

News

Worker confidence ‘takes 30,000 hours’

Workers do not feel totally confident about their work skills until they reach 37 years old, research claims.

Blog

Will Alan Sugar sweeten business prospects?

While any help singled out for small businesses should be welcomed, the appointment of Sir Alan Sugar as 'Enterprise Tsar' smacks of gimmicky desperation.

Business Ideas & Planning

Starting your own hairdressing salon business – A guide

Hairdressing tops other professions for happiness levels and as an industry that attracts 340 million client visits a year, you can see why. So get chopping with our guide and start making waves as a salon owner.

Sole trader

Sole trader

Is it possible to set up as a sole trader while still being employed full-time?