Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Anna is Senior Reporter, covering topics affecting SMEs such as grant funding, managing employees and the day-to-day running of a business.
Getting Online
We've teamed up with the UK Domain to bring you a survey on COVID-19 and how it's affecting your business. Find out how you can get involved
Business management
We explain what you should know about carrying out a coronavirus-specific risk assessment before your employees return to work
News
In his latest announcement, Boris Johnson pushed back the opening of shops to 15 June from the beginning of June, as previously stated
Podcasts
In this podcast episode Anna Jordan meets Rachel Elnaugh, an entrepreneur, author, speaker and one of the original Dragons on Dragons' Den
News
Officials say that the government's coronavirus funding won't stretch far enough to cover all the needs of eligible businesses
News
A new £5,000 grant launches today to help small businesses that are struggling because of the coronavirus pandemic. Find out how to apply
Employing & managing staff
We ask employment solcitor, Matthew Chandler, what employers should do if staff won't return to work because of coronavirus concerns.
News
Sobering new figures show that business debt could be growing to an unsustainable level over the course of coronavirus lockdown
Business management
In the Small Business Coronavirus Q&A, Anna Jordan talks to three experts about issues that are affecting small business owners
Business Technology
SME owners often find solace through social media. Join these five Facebook groups to help your small business through the coronavirus crisis
News
Send in your questions for our expert panel on the government's emergency coronavirus measures for businesses
News
With Johnson potentially days from announcing an exit strategy, some businesses say they won't survive more than another month in lockdown
