About

Anna is Senior Reporter, covering topics affecting SMEs such as grant funding, managing employees and the day-to-day running of a business.

Business Technology

5 of the best phone systems for your remote workers

With more firms working remotely, business owners are reviewing their phone systems. We talk you through some of the best ones around.

Accounting

13 of the best prepaid business cards

You may have come across prepaid business cards as a cashflow management option before. Here, we explain what a prepaid business card is, the pros and cons, and what the best prepaid cards on the market are.

Employing & managing staff

Employment Rights Bill – what’s in the legislation?

We take a look at Labour's Employment Rights Bill and how the business community has reacted to the measures

Podcasts

Simon Woodroffe: ‘I think AI is going to bring enormous wealth into the world’

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan meets Simon Woodroffe, former Dragon and founder of YO! Sushi

Business Technology

The best CRM system for your micro business

A customer relationship management (CRM) system can really help your micro business to grow. We take a look at some platforms and their key features.

Business management

Are you a born entrepreneur? Answer these questions to find out

Take on these questions from The Apprentice's Mike Soutar to see if you're innately an entrepreneur or an entrepreneur in development

Business Technology

7 HR software tools ideal for small business

Streamlining your HR functions is key to running an efficient business. Here are seven HR software tools that can help you do just that.

Accounting

Accounting in foreign currencies: what small business owners need to know

We explore what you need to know about doing business in foreign currencies

Accounting

Best accounting software if you’re a sole trader

Here, we explore how to find the right accounting software for you as a sole trader, along with some of the best platforms around

Smart Energy GB

How to read your smart meter as a business owner 

While you shouldn’t need to take a manual reading, knowing how to read your smart meter can come in handy in certain scenarios

Funding your small business

150 UK small business grants to apply for right now

In need of some funding for your small business? These grants should give you a boost, wherever you're based in the UK

Finding and selling to customers

The best freelancer platforms

Freelancer platforms can be useful to people who work for themselves. We explore some of the best ones around