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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.

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

Podcasts

Bianca Miller-Cole and Dr. Byron Cole: ‘We live together, work together, share an office together – it works!’

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan meets Bianca Miller-Cole and Dr. Byron Cole

News

How your rural business can get a £4,500 boost for better broadband

The UK Gigabit Voucher Scheme aims to support small businesses in rural areas. Here's how to get your broadband voucher

Business Technology

Why your small business needs its own podcast

Running a podcast can bring so many benefits to your small business. We'll arm you with the inspiration and advice you need to get started

Business management

Health and Safety Checklist for Small businesses

There's no need to be intimidated by health and safety. Tick off this checklist to ensure that your business is covered.

Funding your small business

150 UK small business grants to apply for right now – UPDATED

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

Blog

Small business diary with Duffy Boxing: Upping your game

Small Business catches up with former professional boxer, Ciaran Duffy, to talk about what's coming up next for his boxing gym

Blog

Small business diary with Duffy Boxing: Conditioning your business

Small Business catches up with former professional boxer, Ciaran Duffy, to talk about what advice you should take on as a business owner

Business management

Upskilling for entrepreneurs: futureproof yourself with 6 essential skills

Here, we delve into what upskilling is, what skills you need in 2024, and just how you go about getting those skills

Funding your small business

12 of the best digital banking platforms for small business

Considering a digital banking platform over one of the traditional stalwarts? We've picked out 12 of the best for your perusal.

News

British Business Awards 2024 – final shortlist revealed!

The finalists for the British Business Awards 2024 are here. We reveal who's made the shortlist across 15 categories - including Small Business of the Year

Employing & managing staff

Zero hours contracts advantages and disadvantages

In this article, we explore the advantages and disadvantages of zero hours contracts for you as an employer

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