About

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

Marketing

Effective marketing: the traditional alternatives that are still worth considering

Digital marketing dominates nowadays, but don't dismiss the traditional methods. Bryony Thomas of Watertight Marketing explains more.

Business management

Is salary transparency a good idea?

Research shows that, despite the buzz, salary transparency doesn't work for some businesses. We take a closer look at the arguments.

Success stories

Single and pregnant with no funding: how one woman made her online business a success

Starting a business by yourself is tough enough, never mind when you're pregnant and strapped for cash. Sara Lou-Ann Jones tells us how she did it with her company, Centre of Excellence.

News

Closing the gender gap: more women are showing interest in male-dominated courses

New research reveals that more women are researching courses which are typically male-dominated, hinting at a decline in gender splits.

Business management

Financial growth: the next steps for your business

When it comes to financial growth, it's important to choose your next steps carefully. But above all, it's important to have the confidence to take those steps. Andrew Smith at Partners shares his tips.

Business Technology

Delivery on demand: what’s in the future for buying goods and services?

Today's customers have higher delivery expectations, wanting goods faster and cheaper. Technology has played a pivotal role – Andrew Wood from Rajapack explains more.

Employing & managing staff

Three ways to keep drivers happy and motivated

Drivers face a different set of challenges on the job, but bosses can keep them happy. Derek Bryan of Verizon Connect explains more.

Marketing

Financial service industries: make sure you get your marketing right

Marketing can be tricky in the financial service industries. Nandik Barbhaiya of FXTM shares five tips to help you succeed.

Success stories

Entrepreneur Q&A: ‘We are the underdogs when it comes to funding’

Luke Johnstone of PACK'D smoothie kits talks about launching a business with his childhood pal, crowdfunding and living in a shed.

Business management

How technology can help businesses in the food industry

Being successful in the food industry is more of a puzzle than ever. Anx Patel of GoKart outlines how technology can help your food sector business grow.

Business Technology

Five ways to digitally transform your small business

It’s 2018 and only 40 per cent of small businesses have an online presence. David Ballard from Performance Networks shares five steps that will help you to digitally transform and move your business forward.

Business management

Open plan offices: how to make them work for you and your employees

Open plan offices are often seen as a plus by bosses, but they can be problematic. Here's how to make this office layout work for everyone.