About

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

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.

Success stories

Q&A: Mark Johansen-Berg, owner of SkateHut

SkateHut owner, Mark Johansen-Berg, tells SmallBusiness.co.uk about the growth of his online skate business and what advice he has for budding entrepreneurs.

News

Businesses feel more exposed to a cyber attack than ever

A year on from the notorious WannaCry ransomware cyber attack, 40 per cent of companies feel even more vulnerable to a similar incident.

Employing & managing staff

Five ways to support staff training and learning at work

As part of Learning at Work Week (May 14th-20th), Conor McArdle explains how to support staff training and learning at work.

News

Self-employed think artificial intelligence won’t majorly affect the workplace

Despite widespread worries over job security, half of self-employed people believe artificial intelligence won't have much impact on the world of work.

Business management

Late payments do growing damage to business owners’ mental health

Late payments are becoming a greater source of mental health issues like stress, anxiety and depression. Find out how to respond to the most common excuses for delayed payments.

Advice

How to beat work stress using colour

When it comes to positive mental health, colour is often the forgotten part of the picture. Giving conscious thought to colour in the workplace could be the key to less work stress says Karen Haller, the UK’s leading colour psychology expert.

Employing & managing staff

Workers are only productive for up to two hours a day

Workers say that they're only productive for up to two hours a day. Here's what's affecting staff productivity.

News

Booking meeting rooms is the biggest frustration of the working day

Booking meeting rooms is the most annoying part of the average Brit's day-to-day work.

News

Government delay on GDPR data leaves businesses fearing fines

The government hasn’t yet accredited any GDPR data which is causing compliance concerns for businesses, according to a leading solicitor.