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.
News
New research reveals a rather surprising hotspot for business. Millennials - find out where you should launch your start-up.
News
New research shows that 62 per cent of SMEs are getting absolutely no interest on their business savings, but their money could be working a lot harder.
Employing & managing staff
We all know how awful meetings are – especially when there are so many of them. Johnny Warström of Mentimeter talks about the problems with meetings and how small businesses can benefit from making some changes.
News
Most businesses believe their prospects will improve in the next year, despite economic uncertainty and Brexit. Guy Rigby of Smith and Williamson says that the UK is a great place to start a business. but we need more regional business development.
Business Technology
As a new business, you want to be able to benefit from your IT solutions. Here, Bruce Penson of Pro Drive IT outlines three IT essentials for start-ups.
News
The number of people going freelance is growing and this part of the workforce is expected to be critical after Brexit. Find out who is turning freelance and who can stand to earn the most.
Success stories
Virtual reality (VR) is set to grow over the coming years – and it's not just for gaming. Emanuel Tomozei tells SmallBusiness.co.uk about Insilico, his virtual reality training and immersive experience company.
Small Business Banking
Barclays is launching a new £500 million fund for small and medium-sized business in the Northern Powerhouse regions. Here's what you can expect.
Business management
Francesca James, co-founder of the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards, explains how entering awards can bring you closer to achieving your business goals.
News
Very few businesses have a dedicated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) budget, and it could be having a negative impact on the value of their work.
News
The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is the first accounting body to support tenancy-style retention deposit schemes for small businesses.
News
Poor 'onboarding' practices are costing SMEs millions of pounds in reputation and recruitment, but getting the process right really pays off.
