Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Employing & managing staff
There are two ways of looking at high employee turnover rates: are you getting the right staff in the first place, and are you making sure that you are keeping your best staff? Losing staff can effectively kill a small business because your employees cover a range of tasks.
Small Business Banking
If your business has a strong hold in the overseas market, or you regularly receive and make payments in a foreign currency, then you may benefit from opening a foreign currency account.
Investing in a franchise
Andrew Michael opened his Bradford Kall Kwik outlet in 1987 and is now one of the printing business' longest serving and most successful franchisees.
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More women are being encouraged to start their own businesses as part of the Governments Comprehensive Strategy for Start-Ups.
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Buying and taking over commercial rivals is no longer the preserve of big business.
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When choosing a new business identity there are various options available to you, each with their own advantages and disadvantages, therefore the company form you decide upon will have much to do with your individual circumstances.
Business Loans
If your business plan and financial forecasts are sound, you may be feeling brave enough to approach a bank for funding.
Small Business Banking
Whether or not to open a Euro account depends on your individual circumstances. It may or may not be in your best interests.
Small Business Insurance
In this article we look at whether you need liability insurance if you are setting up a co-operative business where you will be training staff.
Legal advice
Small firms should clarify terms of business with their large customers from the outset of their trading relationship according to Clive Lewis, chairman of the Better Payment Practice Group (BPPG) - a service providing free advice on credit management.
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Aspiring female entrepreneurs are invited to enter the Business Plan Awards, launched by womens lifestyle website handbag.
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There are several organisations you can turn to for help and guidance when setting up a publishing company, ranging from trade bodies, to those offering courses, to online forums where you can contact others who have been through a similar experience.