About

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

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

Blog

The Apprentice: High-speed hijinks – S16 ep 8

The candidates screech into Silverstone for this week's episode of The Apprentice. Who will make it to the next race?

9 businesses you can run if you own a van

Pet groomer