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.
Finding and selling to customers
In this guide, you'll find out what a sales pipeline is, how to set one up and how to manage it – with tips from the experts.
Partner content
In case you were in any doubt, here are five key benefits of switching your business bank account – and how to make the switch.
Business Ideas & Planning
We explore different types of company formation – sole trader, partnership, limited liability partnership and limited company
Getting Online
Pedram Mershahi, co-founder of Kloris CBD, talks about the struggle of having his domain suspended - find out what to do if you lose your domain
Podcasts
In this episode of Small Business Snippets, Anna Jordan meets George North, pro rugby player and co-founder of cafe, Baffle Haus
Business management
Blue Monday is often disregarded, but it can be helpful in improving your employees' morale throughout the year.
Marketing
Mull over the pros and cons of AI marketing tools and find out what platforms could work for your small business
News
The proportion of firms actively exporting goods and services has fallen to a 31 per cent low, according to the latest industry data
News
HMRC has announced that it will be restricting access to its helpline at a critical time for many small business owners
News
SME exporters will have fast-track access to finance products along with potentially greater access to markets in India
News
More businesses are closing down than starting up for the first time in over a decade, with transport and storage firms being worst hit.
News
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announces packages of tax cuts for small businesses, including national insurance, freezing business rates for retail, leisure and hospitality and making the tax break for business investment permanent
