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 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.

Getting Online

Cyber security and data protection for SMEs – a podcast with the experts

In this episode, the UK Domain share a podcast of their latest webinar, helping small firms get to grips with cyber security and data protection.

Government Grants

Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund – how it can help your business

The government has launched its second round of the Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund. Find out if you're eligible.

Getting Online

We want to hear your thoughts on COVID-19 and your small business

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

How to do a coronavirus risk assessment on your small business premises

We explain what you should know about carrying out a coronavirus-specific risk assessment before your employees return to work

News

Government pushes back opening shops until June 15

In his latest announcement, Boris Johnson pushed back the opening of shops to 15 June from the beginning of June, as previously stated

Podcasts

Rachel Elnaugh: ‘I’m moving out of that old capitalist business paradigm’

In this podcast episode Anna Jordan meets Rachel Elnaugh, an entrepreneur, author, speaker and one of the original Dragons on Dragons' Den

News

Not enough grant money to go around, warns Bristol Council

Officials say that the government's coronavirus funding won't stretch far enough to cover all the needs of eligible businesses

News

Salesforce and Enterprise Nation launch £5,000 grant for small businesses

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

Section 44 – what if an employee won’t return to work post coronavirus?

We ask employment solcitor, Matthew Chandler, what employers should do if staff won't return to work because of coronavirus concerns.