Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
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In the interests of creating a prompt payment culture where everyone coughs up cash in a timely fashion, the Better Payment Practice Group (BPPG) is calling for small businesses to pay suppliers on time.
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Relief from the perennial burden of red tape could be in sight after the Cabinet Office announced a project to measure and then reduce the paperwork and administration faced by small businesses.
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As research reveals that Britons spend an amazing 128,780 hours (an aggregate of almost 15 years) in a working lifetime staring at computer or television screens, small business owners should be aware of their responsibilities when it comes to looking after their employees' eyesight.
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Former policewoman Julie Hester and her husband and business partner Gary, joint founders of the Property Search Group (PSG) franchise, have acquired an equity stake in Business for Breakfast.
Investing in a franchise
Turning your franchise dreams into business reality is a complex process, so make sure you set off on the right foot by following these ten steps to success.
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Ex-Oasis drummer Tony McCaroll has been drumming up support for two new Clive's Easylearn Pop Music Schools in Heald Green and Cheadle Hulme in Cheshire.
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The Franchisee of the Year, sponsored by HSBC and Express Newspapers, is an annual event organised by the British Franchise Association (BFA) to recognise outstanding achievements by franchisees in the UK.
Investing in a franchise
In addition to an initial franchise fee and ongoing service fee, there may be other, less obvious costs associated with setting up a franchise, all of which must be taken into account when arranging funding for your business
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Five years after the Government proclaimed its desire to make 'the UK the best place in the world to start and grow a business by 2005', a third of Britons say they would not start a business for fear of failure.
Startup Funding and Grants
Can you advise me on the best way to gain financing for my new joinery company?
Finding and selling to customers
Building a reputation and customer base for your business can be difficult and time consuming.
Business Technology
Smallbusiness.co.uk's Top Ten Technology Tips offer invaluable advice on selecting, maintaining and operating your IT systems, and provide you with handy hints on getting the most from your technology and dealing with consultants.