About

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

Advice

Young entrepreneurs: overcoming key challenges in starting your business

Young entrepreneurs sometimes face issues in starting their businesses. We speak to Innovate UK's Ian Campbell about how to overcome them.

News

British Small Business Awards winners: Guy Schanschieff of Bambino Mio

At last year's British Small Business Awards, Guy Schanschieff won the Exporter of the Year gong for his reusable nappy company, Bambino Mio. He talks to SmallBusiness.co.uk about how the company has grown since he won the award.

News

British Small Business Awards winners: Harriet Mears of Secret Linen Store

At last year's British Small Business Awards, Harriet Mears and her sister Molly won the Online Business of the Year gong for their company, Secret Linen Store. Harriet talks to SmallBusiness.co.uk about how the company has grown since they won the award.

Office & home working

Freelancer loneliness and how to tackle it

We explore the extent of freelancer loneliness in the UK and what three solo entrepreneurs do to deal with the issue.

Employing & managing staff

Temporary staff: how online recruitment platforms are changing the hiring process

TempRocket’s Andrew Johnston explores the changing world of temporary hiring and the role that online recruitment platforms play.

News

British Small Business Awards winners: Joe Warren of Powervault

At last year's British Small Business Awards, Powervault won the Disruptor of the Year gong for their electricity storage system. Managing director Joe Warren talks to SmallBusiness.co.uk about how the company has grown since they won the award.

Accounting

Accounting in foreign currencies: what small business owners need to know

We explore what you need to know about doing business in foreign currencies.

Success stories

Entrepreneur Q&A: ‘I’m a risk-taker, but I take calculated risks’

Abbass Zadeh, founder of luxury car hire firm AZ Luxe, talks about building his reputation and expanding into jet chartering.

Employing & managing staff

How to conduct staff appraisals and keep everyone motivated

We explore what the key factors are in conducting staff appraisals.

Tax

VAT registration: the facts

Utterly stumped by Value Added Tax? Here's everything you need to know about VAT registration.

Success stories

Entrepreneur Q&A: Mark Gurtler, CEO of Greenbrokers

Mark Gurtler is a 42-year-old father of two who has grown a £1 million garden retail supply business from scratch. We ask him how he did it.

Business Loans

Five top tips for those seeking a business loan

In need of some cash? We take a look at what small companies need to bear in mind before pursuing a business loan.