Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Adam was Editor of SmallBusiness.co.uk from 2006 to 2008 and prior to that was staff writer on sister publication BusinessXL Magazine.
News
A recent Government report found that working mothers with young children suffer more discrimination at work than any other group. Franchising could offer an opportunity to get back to work and run a successful business.
Business management
After your business plan has been written, the next stage often involves pitching it to prospective investors. Yet, it's not only the content of the business plan that is being scrutinised, but also the capabilities of the management team. Your pitch is the first step to showing you can succeed.
News
Courier and haulage companies are the most likely to fail in the UK and restaurants and bars are three times more likely to go bust than other UK businesses, reveals research by accountancy group UHY Hacker Young.
Business management
Andrew Valentine and Brett Akker came across the idea for Streetcar after reading a magazine article about a similar scheme. The business launched in London in 2004. SmallBusiness.co.uk spoke to Valentine and asked him to share his experiences and offer some advice for small business owners and managers.
Legal advice
According to the latest figures released by business analyst and information service Experian, corporate insolvencies in the UK have fallen by 8.8 per cent during the first three months of 2007 compared to the same period the previous year.
News
The first Apprentice winner Tim Campbell has launched The Bright Ideas Trust, a fund that aims to give at least £1 million a year to entrepreneurs.
Alternative finance
If your original source of funding dries up or you fail to convince the bank manager, does that mean you should call it a day?
News
Nearly one in three small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) do not have a policy for in-car mobile phone use, meaning they could be liable to prosecution if their employees make business calls from their mobile while driving, says new research by YouGov for communications specialist Jabra.
Accounting
The deadline for filing your Employer PAYE end-of-year returns is mid-May. To make sure you get the best out of online filing, SmallBusiness.co.uk and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have put together this list of common errors to help you avoid making the same mistakes.
News
A growing number of UK employers are judging job applicants on their internet reputations, according to new research.
Employing & managing staff
If a position of employment becomes available, does it have to be advertised or offered internally first?
News
Over half of small businesses feel their families provide more support and practical advice than their financial service provider or local business support organisation, according to research from insurance provider Brighter Business.