Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
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The numbers of young, female and diverse entrepreneurs starting their own businesses have all risen sharply since the pandemic. However, the South continues to dominate start-up creation in England. It’s something the government needs to address
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As another series of Dragons’ Den comes to an end, who splashed the most cash, and which dragon hoarded the most gold?
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Caffeine chews for energy, a moveable webcam and diverse Christmas fairies were the propositions thrown to our snarling dragons this week
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It was a family-themed show tonight, featuring… references to Las Vegas and an “immature” brand name
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It's The Apprentice final: Harpreet vs Kathryn, desserts vs pyjamas and... Nick and Akskay vs Navid? Get the lowdown here
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A plant-based cocktail brand, post-surgery luxury lingerie, and a blast from the past returns to the den
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It's interviews week – dreaded by candidates, loved by viewers – and we find out who makes the grand final
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Sustainability was the recurring word this week – would the dragons invest in an ethically sourced coffee and rented clothing app?
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It's interviews week – dreaded by candidates, loved by viewers – and we find out who makes the grand final
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Sustainability was the recurring word this week – would the dragons invest in an ethically sourced coffee and rented clothing app?
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Unlike the public, there is no cap on what businesses have to pay for energy. And with the war in Ukraine, those energy bills are going to go stratospheric
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Which Apprentice candidates will make the Final Five and which ones will get absolutely pureed in the boardroom after the baby food task?
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There was an eclectic mix of propositions this week with mystery puzzles, self-heating desks and fresh chocolate
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The Apprentice candidates are really selling it to us this week, taking on a live TV shopping channel challenge. Expect a flamingo
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Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.
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Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Employing & managing staff
In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?
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Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade