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

News

British Business Awards 2024 – who won?

Entrepreneur Oli Barrett hosted the British Business Awards 2024, held at Picturehouse Central in London. Read on to discover who won

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 key features and platforms.

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

Employment Allowance for small business

We answer the key questions around Employment Allowance to help you determine whether your business is eligible and, if it is, how to apply

Business management

Exclusive: What does Kemi Badenoch want for small businesses?

Now that she's been voted the leader of the Conservatives, we ask Kemi Badenoch what she would do for small businesses

News

Autumn Budget 2024 – key announcements for small businesses

Here is our coverage of the Autumn Budget 2024 and what the Chancellor's announcements mean for small business owners

News

Autumn Budget 2024 – what’s in it for small businesses?

Ahead of the Autumn Budget 2024, we take a look at the announcements that Chancellor Rachel Reeves might make that affect small businesses

Business Technology

15 EPoS systems for restaurants and cafés

Having the right ePoS system in place can boost your business in far more ways than just payments. Here are 15 ePoS systems to check out.

Taking payments as a small business

Are there any free card readers for small businesses?

Cutting costs is a key focus for a lot of small businesses at the moment. Here are the card readers at the lowest price – purchase or rental.

Business Technology

Best payment processors for UK small businesses – 11 of the best

What's the best payment system for your small business? We review 11 of the best payment processors for UK SMEs.

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.

Business Technology

Cheapest card payment machines

We show you the cheapest card machines that are available on the market by transaction fee