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
Following a number of high-profile security breaches on Twitter, Mike Newman of password management service my1login discusses how businesses can stay vigilant on the social network.
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In the second of a series of blogs, James King, founder of venture capital firm Find Invest Grow (FIG), discusses how extending the Enterprise Investment Scheme would incentivise investors to put more money into start-ups and kickstart the beleaguered British economy.
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Company owners hail Thatcher as a powerful leader and strong influence on private enterprise.
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Entrepreneur Mark Asquith discusses how small company leaders can hone their navigational skills.
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Making friends online is great, but social media is a waste of time unless it boosts sales.
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Entrepreneur Tina Boden discusses why sometimes it's best for owners of modestly-sized companies to keep their dreams small.
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Entrepreneur Jonathan Richards discusses how American author Seth Godin's business mantra applies to small company owners.
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Andrew Brown, partner at London and Cardiff-based law firm Capital Law, discusses the legal ramifications of the sale of controversial derivatives which has put thousands of small businesses at risk.
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Entrepreneur Jonathan Richards discusses how American author Seth Godin's business mantra applies to small company owners.
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Andrew Brown, partner at London and Cardiff-based law firm Capital Law, discusses the legal ramifications of the sale of controversial derivatives which has put thousands of small businesses at risk.
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Over the past year, we saw swathes of government policies aimed at getting business moving in this fetid economic climate, some promising, some half-baked. Now there's a new one, or at least a development of an old one, to inspire or deflate entrepreneurs for the new year.
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...that's according to the results of a study that asks women if they prefer a male or a female manager.
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Things looks promising for the retail sector with a strong rise in sales volumes reported by the Confederation of British Industry.
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It may be worth rejecting the competitive world of mass-market products in favour of more specialised offerings.
Business Technology
Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
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With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!
Export & Import
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world