About

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

News

Most firms would keep 4-day week after trial period

A mid-term survey of firms trialling the four-day work week reveals that the majority believe the pilot is going well

News

Less than a third of Covid business rates funding allocated

According to research, droves of organsations are missing promised financial support to help navigate Covid, with less than a third of funding being given out

Sole trader

7 advantages of being a sole trader

Business formation is one of the biggest decisions you'll make when starting out. Here are seven key advantages of being a sole trader

News

Shrinking sales hit small retailers hardest

As well as sales struggles for small retailers, the late payment problem is getting worse for small businesses across the board.

News

Just one supplier has fixed business energy deal from October

Small firms are struggling to secure fixed business energy deals as suppliers become hesitant in taking on new customers

News

Digital banking platforms outperforming traditional banks on service

Digital banking platforms are still relatively new to the market but are gaining the trust of small and medium-sized businesses.

Employing & managing staff

How to provide cybersecurity training for your home workers

Find out what cybersecurity training information to include, how to deliver it and what follow-up resources to provide for your home workers

News

Insolvencies reach highest level in 10 years

News

2m small firms don’t think cutting their carbon affects climate change

Most microbusiness owners also don't fully understand the term 'net zero' or where to go for help to reduce their carbon footprint

Podcasts

Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu: ‘We did two years of R&D before launching the brand’

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan meets Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu, professional footballer and founder of The Turmeric Co

Export & Import

How to import plants into the UK

Importing plants is a complex process. This guide will walk you through it, with Joe Thompson of Underleaf describing his experiences

News

Inflation fear stopping a third starting business

Inflation is stopping a third of workers from setting up their small business, but a fifth still plan to launch in 2022