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Anna is Senior Reporter, covering topics affecting SMEs such as grant funding, managing employees and the day-to-day running of a business.

Investing in a franchise

Writing a franchise business plan: 11 things you need to include

A business plan is essential when you're starting a franchise. Here, we take a look at the essential information you need to include.

News

2019 predictions: what’s on the way for businesses?

What's on the docket for businesses in 2019? Five experts share their predictions, covering areas from robots to healthcare perks.

Accounting

Report reveals poor payment practices from these big names

A new government report reveals how long it takes some of the UK's major high street names to pay small suppliers.

Business management

Freelancer confidence: tips to bolster your self-belief

Here, we team up with a therapist and three entrepreneurs to give you advice on building confidence as a freelancer.

News

Small Business Saturday 2018: what is it and how do I get involved?

Small Business Saturday falls on 1st December this year. We explain what you need to know and what support is available to entrepreneurs.

Startup Funding and Grants

Pre-revenue Q&A: ‘I don’t even know if we’ll be successful in the long-term’

We talk to Elena Dieckmann, co-founder of Aeropowder, a firm which creates sustainable products from chicken feathers.

News

New government initiative could stop some companies winning contracts

A new prompt payment initiative may stop late-paying companies from winning government contracts until they shape up.

Podcasts

How we reached a £1 million annual rate of return – podcast

In the latest Small Business Snippets podcast, Anna Jordan talks to Wazoku founder, Simon Hill, about reaching a £1 million annual rate of return.

Employing & managing staff

Is wellbeing leave a possibility for small businesses?

Xero has implemented wellbeing leave for its employees, but a policy like this may be unattainable for small businesses.

Office & home working

Use your workspace to boost employee retention

An alarming number of workers regularly think about changing jobs. We explore what role your workspace plays in employee retention.

Business management

How to manage a seasonal business during quieter times

We take a look at how to keep your seasonal business chugging along, even during off-peak times of the year.

Buying and selling a company

Three in four entrepreneurs want to stay on after selling their business

An impressive 75 per cent of entrepreneurs are dedicated to their business, wishing to stay on after they sell it off.