Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Older workers are more productive in the workforce than their younger colleagues, according to a recent study. In this piece, Rachel Martin talks about how one older employee is a credit to her business.
Employing & managing staff
Setting up a company
In this piece, we discuss the process of going self-employed and speak to business owners about the lifestyle changes they experienced.
Employing & managing staff
Older workers are more productive in the workforce than their younger colleagues, according to a recent study. In this piece, Rachel Martin talks about how one older employee is a credit to her business.
Setting up a company
In this piece, we discuss the process of going self-employed and speak to business owners about the lifestyle changes they experienced.
Business Ideas & Planning
In this piece, John-Paul Savant discusses the main considerations to make when starting your small e-commerce business.
Investing in a franchise
In this Q&A, Peter Searle discusses the process of taking on a franchise in the business consultancy sector.
Finding and selling to customers
The majority (51 per cent) of people in the UK would happily pay over the odds for something if it meant they received better customer service, a study shows.
Productivity Zone
The majority of UK businesses are not taking steps to address productivity issues in their company, research finds.
Business management
In this piece in association with the Federation of Small Businesses, we look at how installing energy efficient measures or making simple adjustments can help SMEs reduce their energy bills.
Finding and selling to customers
Here, Tim Pickard discusses the ways in which to put your customers first as a small business.
Business management
Here, Ian Butterworth interviews three tech founders and reveals their source of motivation, the challenges they faced and their recruiting strategies.
Finding and selling to customers
Here are some tips on increasing the level of care for your customers' experience.
Finding and selling to customers
Darren Fell explores the techniques small businesses can use to make the most of what can be a difficult time of year.
News
An increasing number of consumers are turning to social media first to voice complaints, have complicated situations resolved, and even in the case of a crisis, according to a study.
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.
Partner content
Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems