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

The BCC is calling on the government to help businesses rebuild

The British Chambers of Commerce has published a set of recommendations to help businesses build back stronger post-pandemic.

Getting Online

6 tips to help you maintain your online presence post-pandemic

To help businesses with the easing of restrictions, GoDaddy has a masterclass on maintaining your online presence post pandemic

News

How to win a £25,000 Business Boost grant for your small firm

The Business Boost grant competition can help you to start, grow or revive your small business. Find out how to enter

News

Half of the UK’s newest business owners are millennials

The largest proportion of new businesses were started by millennials, according to a study based on figures from Companies House

Podcasts

Spencer Matthews: ‘We needed 12 or 13 times more money than I thought’

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan meets Spencer Matthews – entrepreneur, TV star and angel investor

Business management

5 ways you can increase revenue by using your extra space

If you're looking for easy ways to boost your revenue, Bounce has five ways that could bring in more business and broaden your customer base

News

Win a chance to sell into China with Alibaba

Entrants could get marketing advice and tools to boost their exposure as well as being pitched to some of the most famous influencers in China

Podcasts

Lady Chanelle McCoy: ‘Banks treat us like we’re illegal’

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan meets Lady Chanelle McCoy – entrepreneur and former Dragon on Dragons' Den Ireland

Getting Online

3 things small businesses should know to successfully sell online

To help businesses that have launched over the past year, GoDaddy has a masterclass on reaching customers and selling your products online

News

Swap Bounce Back debt for employee equity, say industry experts

The FSB and Ownership at Work suggest that swapping Bounce Back debt for employee equity could save small firms from closure.

News

TikTok launches entrepreneur competition with £5,000 cash prize

TikTok has launched a competition for entrepreneurs with a package of prizes for the winner. Here's what you need to know and how to enter

News

How to win £20,000 in TV advertising with Sky Media’s SME100 scheme

Sky Media's SME100 is back, offering TV advertising worth £20,000 to small businesses across the UK. Find out how to apply