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.
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An increasing number of SMEs are built on the foundation of family relationships, new research has revealed.
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Taking a dispute at work to an employment tribunal will 'definitely be more difficult' for employees and employers in small businesses compared with a larger company, according to an industry expert.
Business management
The well-publicised crash of her company Red Letter Days meant that Rachel Elnaugh's days as an investor on the Dragons' Den were over. SmallBusiness.co.uk caught up with her to ask what she has learned along the way.
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A professional business image is what counts when attracting customers, reveals new research commissioned by Microsoft UK.
Business management
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Increasing numbers of over-50s are setting up their own SMEs, according to one business expert.
Employing & managing staff
Are there currently any incentives paid by Government to employers for employing school-leavers or 'first jobbers'?
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While it may not be among their current spending priorities, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) can benefit from investing in occupational health (OH) measures.
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SMEs that implement a number of energy saving measures stand to cut more costs than those companies which employ less or none at all, claims environmental experts.
Finding and selling to customers
Having a strong, easily recognisable brand can make all the difference in raising your profile and setting you apart from your competitors. SmallBusiness.co.uk offers some answers to commonly asked questions on effective branding.
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Business passengers are becoming more 'cost-conscious these days', according to easyJet.
Employing & managing staff
Radical new obligations for employers that hire overseas workers are set to come into effect next year that could have a major impact on small business owners.