About

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

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Business management

How does the Energy Bills Discount Scheme work?

From April 1, the Energy Bill Relief Scheme will be replaced with the Energy Bills Discount Scheme. How will it affect your small business?

Business car leasing

8 of the best electric cars for small business leasing

Thinking about leasing an electric vehicle for your business? We explain whether it's the right choice for you and which cars to go for

News

Hunt replaces super deduction with new tax break

Among his announcements in the Spring Budget, the Chancellor has introduced full expensing, successor to the super deduction tax break

Funding your small business

Business grants for women

Female entrepreneurs face unique challenges in accessing funding, which is why we've listed these business grants for women.

Advice

How to start your own coffee shop

Fancy opening your own coffee shop? We explain what you need to know about cash flow, hiring staff and of course, finding the right coffee.

Business management

Small Business Minister calls for prompt payment as thousands of firms face closure

The Small Business Minister has made fresh calls for small businesses to be paid promptly by larger companies

Podcasts

Megan Rossi and Jon Walsh: ‘Be charmingly persistent with buyers’

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan meets Megan Rossi (The Gut Health Doctor) and Jon Walsh, founders of Bio&Me.

Employing & managing staff

How to manage an employee’s pay rise request

If an employee has come to you with a pay rise request, what do you do? Here are five tips to help achieve the best outcome for both parties

News

Sunak eyes plans to entice over 50s back to work

The Government is looking at plans to encourage the over 50s and long-term sick back into work, but won’t budge on immigration

News

How the new energy support scheme will work for SMEs

The Government has announced the Energy Bills Discount Scheme, which will replace the current energy support from April. Here are the details

News

Small firms forced to use savings to survive

Investec research shows that SMEs are running down their savings to keep their businesses afloat in the face of rising costs