Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
News
Small companies should start planning now for harsh winter weather to avoid being caught out by sudden cold snaps as seen during the previous two years, says the Forum of Private Business.
Blog
Over the past few months, the significance of looking to international markets has been drummed home to small business owners, but young companies shouldn't be pressurised to export too soon.
Business management
What is Business Process Management and how can it benefit my business?
Employing & managing staff
Under the new employment law proposals, would I be able to dismiss a member of staff who isn't as productive as I want?
Business Technology
As any business owner knows, both efficiency and effective communication are the Holy Grail of good business management.
News
Small businesses in the UK fashion industry believe there is a rising demand for British fashion but feel more needs to be done so that they can raise their profiles overseas, finds research.
News
George Osborne claims that the Conservatives are ‘the party of small businesses’ because of new government measures directed at the sector, including ‘credit easing’ and tax freezes.
News
British business could save £6 million a year from changes to unfair dismissal laws that will come into effect next year, the government claims.
News
Resistance from employers to embrace social media and new ways of working could be a major barrier hindering the future potential of UK businesses and their staff, a recruitment company warns.
News
Lending under the government's flagship small business lending scheme, the Enterprise Finance Guarantee, has plummeted, falling by 42 per cent over the last year.
News
Retailers lost more than 7,500 hours of trading and 11,000 members of their staff were affected by the violence caused by riots two weeks ago.
International Business
Either finding suppliers or selling your products abroad is very important for a successful and thriving company.