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

Funding my business led to stress-related alopecia – podcast

In the latest Small Business Snippets podcast, Anna Jordan talks to Raising Partners co-founder, Helena Murphy, about stress-related alopecia.

News

Funding gap for women entrepreneurs hits £1.3tn

New research reveals a widening funding gap for women entrepreneurs, totting up to £1.3tn – but what is the situation like in the UK?

International Business

Less than a quarter of British SMEs plan to expand beyond the UK

Small business owners blame lack of finance, inexperience and red tape equally for unwillingness to expand overseas

Business Technology

Many small businesses still aren’t prepared for cyber attacks

A large number of small businesses aren't ready for a cyber attack even though over half of firms have reported one in the past year.

Finding and selling to customers

Q&A: Adrian Swinscoe talks about improving customer experience

The customer experience is central to the longevity of any small business. Advisor Adrian Swinscoe shares his thoughts on the topic.

Alternative finance

SMEs seek out new sources of funding as traditional routes dry up

More SMEs are turning to alternative finance sources but they can be faced with indeterminable jargon. We decode the key terms.

Business management

Small Business Commissioner Q&A: Paul Uppal talks about late payments

Small Business Commissioner, Paul Uppal, explains how he deals with late payment claims to get you the money that you're owed.

News

Birmingham is the best city in the UK for small businesses

New European research reveals that Birmingham is the best place in the UK for small businesses.

Setting up a company

Q&A: Emma Jones MBE, founder of Enterprise Nation

We talk to Emma Jones MBE about launching Enterprise Nation and the advice she has for young people thinking of going into business.

Business management

Entrepreneur Q&A: I think turning down the Dragons was the right decision

Andrew Nowell, founder of PitPat, talks about appearing on Dragons' Den and declining their investment offers.

Business management

Sustainability: new government-supported project launches to help SMEs

An Eden Project-inspired programme is encouraging SMEs to focus on sustainability in their businesses with free guidance and advice.

Podcasts

My first public speaking event as an entrepreneur – podcast

Anna Jordan meets Dale Beaumont, an international speaker and entrepreneur. He talks about what he learned from his first public speaking event.