About

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

Employing & managing staff

Employment contract template

An employee contract is an essential document, so you must get it right. We've provided an overview and a template to get you started

Finding and selling to customers

Small Business Saturday – how to promote your business

Small Business Saturday is coming up fast and it's not too late to get involved. Here are a few tips and tricks to make the most of it

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.

Funding your small business

Where to find green small business grants

If you fancy making your business and its operations that bit greener, these eco grants will help you get there

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