About

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

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PM set to raise National Living Wage to £9.42 an hour

Boris Johnson is expected to increase the National Living Wage to £9.42 an hour – but some small firms may struggle to cover the cost

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Businesses have become ‘drunk on cheap labour’, say Tories

Tory ministers have been saying that businesses are to blame amid post-Brexit fuel and staff shortages as they didn't prepare adequately

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A third of small businesses fear they can’t repay Covid loans

Small businesses worry that as government support dries up, they'll struggle to repay their Covid-19 loans and will need further aid

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Treasury mulls Covid loan deadline extension

The Treasury is considering a deadline extension on the Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS). However, businesses may be worse off under the new version

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Sunak offers £500m for older workers to plug gaps in small business workforce

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is to announce measures to bolster the workforce, such as helping older people get into work

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Business Ideas 365

Business Ideas 365 is at it sounds. Get regular inspiration for your business – or inspiration for your new one

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Create & Cultivate

Create & Cultivate is ideal for women entrepreneurs who want a community to share tips and ideas with. They run events too

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EntrepreneurshipFacts

David Dang's EntrepreneurshipFacts give followers motivation based on simple, practical and achievable goals

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Instagram for Business

Instagram for Business is the knowledge hub for people who use Instagram for business. Learn how to use its features and get quick tips

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StartUp Creative

StartUp Creative is an Instagram feed for inspiration, encouragement and education, as well as connecting with its owner, Kaylene Langford

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The best Instagram accounts to follow for your small business

Instagram needn't be a mindless scroll for small business owners. We've found five accounts which will give you inspiration and motivation

Employing & managing staff

Zero hours contracts holiday entitlement and holiday pay

How do you calculate holiday entitlement and pay of someone on a zero hours contract? We clear up the confusion and help you get it right