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

Government announces delay of IR35 reforms until April 2021

The government has ruled that incoming IR35 regulations will not come into effect until 6 April 2021. What do the experts think of the delay?

Advice

Does my small business require a licence?

Licences are one of the first things you should research when you're starting your small business. Here's what you need to know

News

Chancellor cuts entrepreneurs’ relief lifetime limit from £10m to £1m

Rishi Sunak has reformed Entrepreneurs' Relief rather than abolishing it in his Budget. We see what the experts have to say

Podcasts

Deborah Meaden: ‘The shortest pitch I’ve ever seen was 11 minutes. It was just wrong on all counts’

In this podcast episode Anna Jordan meets Deborah Meaden, a businesswoman, author and one of the longest-serving Dragons on Dragons' Den

Business Loans

Where female entrepreneurs can get a business loan

One of the greatest challenges for female entrepreneurs is securing finance. Boost your company's growth with these business loans

Employing & managing staff

Coronavirus: what are your sick pay obligations if your staff self-isolate?

We answer some of they key questions around what to do about statutory sick pay (SSP) when your staff are required to self-isolate

News

One in five small businesses fell into their overdrafts last year

A worrying number of small businesses rely on their overdraft to manage their cash flow as late payments and uncertainty bite

Office & home working

5 of the coolest co-working spaces in Bristol

For those entrepreneurs who are seeking a fun and social place to knuckle down, here are five cool co-working spaces in Bristol

Office & home working

5 of the coolest co-working spaces in Manchester

We've highlighted five of the coolest co-working spaces in Manchester, one of the fastest-growing cities in the UK

Office & home working

5 of the coolest co-working spaces in London

Are you a small business owner or freelancer in and around the capital? Take a look at these suave co-working spaces in London

Office & home working

Cool co-working spaces in the UK for your start-up or small business

If you're all about the aesthetics, we've found some cool co-working spaces located around the United Kingdom

News

Sajid Javid: there will be ‘no alignment’ with EU business rules after Brexit

The Chancellor says that some businesses will benefit and others won't following our departure from the EU