Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
The small business blog for owner managers providing opinion & comment on all things related to small businesses
Here, we talk about the driver of economic growth in the UK, whether or not the UK will be raising its rate any time soon, and whether or not now is a good climate for UK businesses big and small.
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Business trips to the continent, if nothing else, allow you a chance to stretch your legs. You can escape the confines of the office and see something a little different.
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Business travel doesn't always go smoothly. A successful and enjoyable trip is far more likely if you plan ahead.
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Many of the decisions emerging from Westminster still tend to ignore or actively harm the micro-business sector, argues Jason Kitcat.
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In this piece, David Cliff ruminates on striking the right balance between acquiring luxuries and having the time to enjoy them.
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Darren Fell assesses what the government could and should have done this summer to cater more for the needs of small businesses.
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Michael Hatchwell discusses what a Brexit' would actually mean for businesses from a legal perspective.
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Here, we look at how the government and role models from popular culture have helped inspire a burgeoning entrepreneurial scene in the UK.
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Michael Hatchwell discusses what a Brexit' would actually mean for businesses from a legal perspective.
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Here, we look at how the government and role models from popular culture have helped inspire a burgeoning entrepreneurial scene in the UK.
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Here, in association with Wigan Council, we look at Wigan’s promising characteristics that make it a worthy home for small and growing companies.
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David Cliff discusses the decline of common courtesy and how making an effort to be courteous in business relationships will pay dividends.
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Here, Rich Preece reflects on the past week, hailing a positive Autumn Statement and a Small Business Saturday that represented small companies well across the UK.
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Rich Preece explores the nuances of how Americans run early-stage companies compared to Britons.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Partner content
Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.
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?
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade