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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.

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 Ideas & Planning

Best business ideas for 2024: AI consultant

An AI consultant can advise on what AI platforms and tools are out there, which is a service that's highly in-demand in 2024

Business Ideas & Planning

Best business ideas for 2024: Private chef

Becoming a private chef is an especially good business idea if you live in a city and can easily reach clientele who have disposable income. Find out more now

Business Ideas & Planning

Best business ideas for 2024: Day nursery

Childcare is an ongoing, costly challenge for parents. A nursery business can be a lifeline and, can come in many forms, offering a wide range of business opportunities

Blog

Edinburgh pop-up shop winner #3 – Woven Whisky

Pete Allison, co-founder of blended whisky firm, Woven Whisky, talks to Small Business about their pop-up shop win

Blog

Edinburgh pop-up shop winner #2 – Still Life

Ruby Friel, founder of gifts and homewares brand, Still Life, talks to Small Business about her pop-up shop win

Blog

Edinburgh pop-up shop winner #1 –GET IT GRL

Kirsty Fergusson, founder of personalised gift and women's wear brand, GET IT GRL, talks to Small Business about her pop-up shop win

Finding and selling to customers

Sales pipeline management from a small business perspective

In this guide, you'll find out what a sales pipeline is, how to set one up and how to manage it – with tips from the experts.

Partner content

Benefits of switching to the right business bank account

In case you were in any doubt, here are five key benefits of switching your business bank account – and how to make the switch.

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

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 Ideas & Planning

Should I go sole trader, partnership or limited company?

We explore different types of company formation – sole trader, partnership, limited liability partnership and limited company