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.
Employing & managing staff
New research shows that male and female bosses both have the same reservations about hiring female staff and them taking maternity leave.
News
Business executives are furious following a government revealing that most global trade deals may not be sealed by the time we leave the EU.
Business management
New research reveals what the future high street could look like based on what modern shoppers want to see.
Success stories
PRESS specialises in snacks, soups and the juices that helped to make their name. We catch up with co-founder Ed Foy to find out more.
News
New research reveals that government policy is more costly for SMEs in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland than it is in London.
Business management
If you have no idea how to make preparations for your small business ahead of Brexit, take some tips from these entrepreneurs.
Podcasts
Anna Jordan meets Michael Rossman, company director of EnergyBillKill, to discuss how he secured his first round of seed funding.
News
Workspace provider, Central Working, has launched a support programme to help start-up leaders scale their businesses. Here's how to apply.
News
A government funding competition allows small businesses to win a share of £2 million for productivity-boosting tech and management practices.
News
SME confidence is suffering due to falling sales and the low level of the pound, but owners should still invest in their companies.
Startup Funding and Grants
Our December winner has been revealed, but companies that have been set up and are actively trading can apply today, free of charge, for January's £5,000 competition.
Advice
Leeds is a growing hotspot for small business owners. If you're unsure, here's more about what it's like to live and launch a start-up there.
