About

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

Podcasts

Brompton MD, Will Butler-Adams: ‘Manufacturing has become entrepreneurial again’

In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan meets Will Butler-Adams, managing director of Brompton Bikes

News

SME owners hold £1.2bn of personal liabilities linked to Covid-19 loans

SME directors are holding a substantial sum in personal liabilities from Covid-19 loans, putting them at risk once the loans become repayable

News

Fashion industry struggles for survival due to post-Brexit red tape

Hundreds of leading figures in the fashion world are warning of the damage being done by red-tape and travel restrictions since leaving the EU

Business management

What coronavirus business support is available from the government?

Here are all of the government coronavirus business support opportunities that are available to your small firm

Tax

You should file your tax return by January 31, despite HMRC extension

The taxman is giving self-employed people an extra month to file their tax return penalty-free. However, payment must be made by January 31

Employing & managing staff

Can I make my employees get the Covid-19 vaccine?

As the Covid-19 vaccine rollout continues, we ask the experts whether employers can make it mandatory for staff to get the jab

News

Thousands of self-employed mothers miss out on Covid-19 SEISS payments

Self-employed mothers who have recently been on maternity leave are taking the chancellor to court for discrimination.

News

Small firms win pay-outs in Covid business interruption insurance ruling

A Supreme Court ruling states that small businesses should get pay-outs on their Covid-19 business interruption insurance claims.

Employing & managing staff

Zoom tips and techniques when doing video job interviews

Moving your job interviews to Zoom? Here are some tips to help you get the best from the video calling platform and hire the right candidate.

Business management

Small business national lockdown – what support is available?

Following the latest lockdown announcement, we round-up the COVID-19 support available in the UK – including the new measures

Podcasts

Trinny Woodall: ‘I was doing this fast – very weird thing. But my brain became clear’

In this podcast episode, Anna Jordan meets Trinny Woodall, TV presenter, author and founder of makeup brand, Trinny London

Business Technology

Facebook Disabled Me – how to avoid being locked out of your business account

We take a look behind the hashtag #facebookdisabledme and find out what it means for small businesses who use the platform