About

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

Small Business Insurance

Do I need freelancer insurance? A full guide

Oh, where to start with freelancer insurance. We've done our best to guide you through why you need it, what types you need, plus extra tips

Business management

Pros and cons of employee ownership trusts (EOTs)

In this article, we explain what an employee ownership trust is along with the pros and cons of moving to this model

Finding and selling to customers

Which card payment machine should I get for my small business?

 

Find out the benefits of taking card payments along with some of the best card machines for your small business' needs

Business Technology

Cheapest card payment machines

 

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

News

How do I verify my identity on Companies House?

Find out how to verify your identity with Companies House as a director or PSC before the deadline kicks in on November 18, 2025

News

What is in the government’s Small Business Plan?

The government has revealed its Small Business Plan to show how it wants to back SMEs. Here's an idea of what's to come

News

Hospitality red tape cut – what small businesses could see next

As part of its Small Business Plan, the government is planning measures to make life easier for hospitality businesses

News

Making Tax Digital for corporation tax scrapped

A new document from HMRC confirms that Making Tax Digital for corporation tax will not go ahead, but are any of us surprised?

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.

Podcasts

Simon Woodroffe: ‘I think AI is going to bring enormous wealth into the world’

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan meets Simon Woodroffe, former Dragon and founder of YO! Sushi

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 some platforms and their key features.

Business management

Are you a born entrepreneur? Answer these questions to find out

Take on these questions from The Apprentice's Mike Soutar to see if you're innately an entrepreneur or an entrepreneur in development