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
Author Simon J Benn continues his advocacy of positive thinking as an entrepreneur.
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Sometimes, small business owners have no choice but to make a decision based purely on feel.
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Kelvyn Gardner, managing director of the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers Association, explains how licensing can work for small businesses.
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It’s a pretty worrying statistic that one in three employees have taken or forwarded confidential information out of the office on more than one occasion.
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The legacy of family businesses could be in danger due to a lack of succession planning.
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Nick Britton, editorial director for SmallBusiness.co.uk's parent company, argues that it is unfair to blame Britain for failing to produce enough world-beating companies.
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John Antunes, director of SME & Channels at SAP UKI, considers the ramifications of Wonga's decision to offer business loans.
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The right level of social media regulation in the workplace can be a tough thing to judge.
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John Antunes, director of SME & Channels at SAP UKI, considers the ramifications of Wonga's decision to offer business loans.
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The right level of social media regulation in the workplace can be a tough thing to judge.
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While the proposals to make it easier for small companies to fire staff may be welcomed by some businesses, it's worth bearing in mind the negative effect legislation could have.
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Twenty three year-old Andrew Pallett, director of online retailer Urban Alpha, explains how young entrepreneurs can influence how they are perceived.
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Times of technological and structural economic change can throw up the chance to start a business, argues Sara Williams, founder of Vitesse Media plc.
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While it is encouraging that someone has made a constructive effort to breathe life back into our high streets, a more conclusive plan may be needed to resurrect them.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis
Investing in a franchise
Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.