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.
Business Technology
The next few years will see widespread adoption of a new ‘trust economy’, where renting is replaced with swapping one free service for another, argues Andy Peck.
Advice
In this piece, in association, with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), we look at why small businesses now, more than ever, need to prioritise compliance with the health and safety regime.
News
The stage is set for the British Small Business Awards, to be held on October 20th at the Grand Connaught Rooms, London.
News
More than 550,000 small businesses in the UK have been forced to halt trading due to a disruption in the last two years, research finds.
News
Business decision makers within SMEs are spending up to ten hours a week on hiring and related activities, on top of the demands of their own job role, research finds.
Advice
In this piece, Grainne Kelly reveals what small business owners need to know when sourcing and negotiating with suppliers.
Business management
Jeremy Torz gives a few pointers on successfully scaling a craft business in the right way.
Advice
From recycling to ways of saving electricity, Hannah Pennell explores the measures you can take to make your business greener.
Marketing
In this piece in association with Vistaprint, we look at how a more creative approach to marketing can mean vital exposure for your business.
Advice
Now the dust has settled on the government’s announcement that the new Hinkley Point power station is being built, we take a look at what it could mean for UK businesses.
News
Chas Roy-Chowdhury of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants discusses the need to keep an eye on the self-assessment deadline.
Business Technology
SMEs are in for a great deal of work in order to set up an effective security programme, argues Tom Rowley.