Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Ben Lobel was the editor of SmallBusiness.co.uk from 2010 to 2018. He specialises in writing for start-up and scale-up companies in the areas of finance, marketing and HR.
Accounting
HM Customs and Excise (HMCE) says that the supply of most food and drink of a kind used for human consumption is zero-rated, but there are exceptions; catering being one of them.
Small Business Banking
It is not a legal requirement that you open business account – but there are several reasons why it is a good idea.
Small Business Banking
If you have an employee who does not have a bank account, and insists on being paid in cash, what are your options?
News
Sickness absence, whether it is for work-related stress (WRS) or for some other illness, can be a frustrating process for an employer to deal with.
News
From 25 June this year businesses have, for the first time, been able to prevent unwanted marketing calls by registering with the corporate Telephone Preference Service (TPS).
News
Disciplinary procedures for small businesses are about to undergo a dramatic change from 1 October 2004 and all businesses, regardless of size, need to be aware of it.
News
London’s small business community has increased its capital investment over the past year but the majority are still having trouble finding sources of finance, according to research from Business Link for London.
News
A desire for independence is prompting two-thirds of Britain's workers to dream about starting their own business.
News
Small businesses wanting financial assistance to embark upon or complete a project should check out a free web portal that enables them to search for grants for their particular needs.
Setting up a company
Recent developments have made trading as a limited company more attractive.
Business management
A business plan is essential if you are seeking funds from outside investors.
News
A revised Code of Practice on Equal Pay will come into force on 1 December after receiving Parliamentary approval.