About

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

Business management

Small businesses say that they won’t survive second COVID-19 spike

A new report from Sage highlights the challenges for small businesses coming out of lockdown and how these firms are adapting to change

Business management

How to reopen your gym, pool or leisure facility post lockdown

Gyms, pools and leisure facitilities can reopen from July 25. Here's what you need to know to reopen your gym, pool or leisure facility safely post lockdown

Getting Online

7 actions to improve your company’s cyber security while working remotely

In partnership with the UK Domain, we share some tips on how to protect your company's cyber security while staff are working remotely

Podcasts

Sherry Coutu: ‘I’m probably on LinkedIn for two hours a day’

In this podcast episode Anna Jordan meets Sherry Coutu, a serial entrepreneur, angel investor and leading name in the UK digital sector

News

Pay us within one month if you take COVID-19 cash, say small businesses

Figures show that late payment sums rose by 80 per cent to £23.4bn at the end of last year and FSB is asking the Government to take action

Getting Online

7 ways to enhance your small business website and get more traffic

Here, we share seven clever ways to enhance your small business website to make it perform better and drive more traffic.

Business management

How to reopen your restaurant, pub or hotel post-lockdown

Government has allowed pubs, hotels and restaurants to reopen on July 4 after publishing guidance on how to reopen your hospitality business. Here's what we know

News

Scottish report calls for Government to take stakes in SMEs

New recommendations ask the Scottish Government to take stakes in struggling businesses, among other measures to boost the economy

News

20% of small businesses can’t reopen with social distancing in place

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called on the chancellor to help small businesses reopen and run safely post lockdown

Business Technology

IT outsourcing guide – what is it, pros and cons and providers

For those considering whether to take their IT off-site, we guide you through the basics as well as the pros and cons of IT outsourcing

Business management

What is the average cost of fitting out my shop for coronavirus?

Based on prices from online workplace supply stores, Small Business found that it costs £615 to fit out a shop to meet COVID-19 guidelines

News

Legal & General launches £6m grant fund – how to apply

Legal & General's grant is open to businesses promoting health ageing. If you're eligible, here's how you can apply.