Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Anna is Senior Reporter, covering topics affecting SMEs such as grant funding, managing employees and the day-to-day running of a business.
Marketing
In this guide, we explain what direct marketing is plus the advantages and disadvantages of direct marketing for your small business
News
The Spring Statement will be on March 23 this year – businesses and experts reveal what they expect to see in Sunak's announcement
Blog
It's interviews week – dreaded by candidates, loved by viewers – and we find out who makes the grand final
News
The FSB has written to Rishi Sunak, asking him to avoid 'damaging' tax rises and extend the support available for small businesses
Blog
Which Apprentice candidates will make the Final Five and which ones will get absolutely pureed in the boardroom after the baby food task?
Legal advice
From April 2022, businesses will be liable to pay Plastic Packaging Tax. We explore what it is and whether it will affect you
Making Tax Digital
We've teamed up with Sage to bring you a live webinar on everything Making Tax Digital (MTD). Here's what to expect and how to sign up
Office & home working
We explore what makes a great home office, taking some tips from business owners who have set up their own.
Alternative finance
We explore the options that are available to help you cover the costs of your stock as well as the pros and cons.
Blog
The Apprentice candidates are really selling it to us this week, taking on a live TV shopping channel challenge. Expect a flamingo
News
HMRC is encouraging employers to provide messaging around next month's NI tax rise on payslips, with some bosses saying it's 'propaganda'
News
Research shows a huge increase in equity for smaller firms but women and ethnic minority entrepreneurs are still experiencing difficulties.
