About

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

Alternative finance

Borrowing money to pay for stock: inventory finance, credit cards, loans and more

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: Can we say it was life-changing? S16 ep 9

The Apprentice candidates are really selling it to us this week, taking on a live TV shopping channel challenge. Expect a flamingo

News

HMRC urges businesses to explain tax rise to staff

HMRC is encouraging employers to provide messaging around next month's NI tax rise on payslips, with some bosses saying it's 'propaganda'

News

Equity into smaller businesses surges 130% in 2021

Research shows a huge increase in equity for smaller firms but women and ethnic minority entrepreneurs are still experiencing difficulties.

Series

9 businesses you can run if you own a van

If you want to get out on to the road and start your own mobile venture, here are nine ideas that you could try as a van owner

9 businesses you can run if you own a van

Waste removal

9 businesses you can run if you own a van

Mobile beautician/hairdresser

9 businesses you can run if you own a van

Driving instructor

9 businesses you can run if you own a van

Bike mechanic

9 businesses you can run if you own a van

Courier

9 businesses you can run if you own a van

Painter

9 businesses you can run if you own a van

Food truck