Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Accounting
I invoiced a client three months ago and have been chasing payment since. I'm not getting anywhere, so what should I do?
Blog
Trevor Nobbs, associate director of Barclays business support team, to offer some top tips to staying on your bank manager's good side during the downturn.
Small Business Banking
Banks are beginning to post healthy profits again, but SMEs say they are still being hit hard by lending terms. Here we speak to entrepreneurs, analysts and bankers to find out the reality of credit conditions.
Business Technology
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
The recruitment process can seem daunting if it's your first time, especially given the importance of hiring the right staff.
Business Technology
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
Boarded-up shops have tripled over the last year, says a report by The Local Data Company (LDC).
Work life balance
More female entrepreneurs are discovering how a mentor can reinvigorate their business.
Startup Funding and Grants
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
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
How can I increase my fixed salary when the business starts to make a profit?
News
Workers do not feel totally confident about their work skills until they reach 37 years old, research claims.