About

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

Business management

How to grow your business in the early stages

Feast It co-founder and CEO Digby Vollrath shares his tips on how to develop your small business in the early stages.

Business Technology

Data protection officers, security issues and the positive impacts of GDPR

With GDPR approaching, Harriet Thacker shares her predictions of what will happen after it comes in on 25th May.

Business management

Insolvency: government initiatives have failed small businesses

Insolvency has reached a near six-year high and it's hitting small businesses hard. Mark Gardner from Excello Law, explains how the government has failed.

Business management

Why purpose is vital to your business

Purpose plays a part in any business – Helen Rosethorn of Prophet explains why it should be a top priority.

Success stories

Entrepreneur Q&A: Jason Goldberg, director of SpaSeekers.com

SpaSeekers.com director Jason Goldberg tells SmallBusiness.co.uk about his mother's struggle to find a health farm, working out of his garage for 10 years and setting the bar for employees.

Marketing

How to successfully launch a PR campaign

In order to thrive as a business, you must have a positive reputation in the media industry. Simran Ghata-Aura explains how to successfully launch a PR campaign.

News

Less than a third of companies feel ready for the GDPR

Worryingly few organisations think that they're prepared for the GDPR, with many worried that they won't meet standards for compliance.

News

Businesses should become global employers after Brexit

Experts say businesses should look for opportunities and become global employers after Brexit.

Business Technology

How the right technology can transform your business

Technology can be a major help in improving staff wellbeing and boosting your business. Chris Costello of Sync explains which tech you can use to move things forward.

News

More than a third of workers never claim back on expenses

New research reveals that more than a third of workers never claim back expenses while some avoid racking up the costs altogether.

Employing & managing staff

Why all of your staff should be trainee data analysts

Businesses are keen to hire data specialists – but they don't even have to. Nick Jewell of Alteryx explains why every member of your staff should be a data analyst.

Small Business Banking

Three ways small businesses can take control of their cash flow

Managing cash flow is one of the biggest problems small business owners face. Ian Reid from Barclaycard Commercial Payments explains how you can get your finances in order.