George Osborne’s employee ownership scheme
Exploring the Chancellor's scheme in comparison to the original Enterprise Management Incentive Scheme.
Employing & managing staff
Exploring the Chancellor's scheme in comparison to the original Enterprise Management Incentive Scheme.
Employing & managing staff
News
Unemployment caused by a lack of jobs is making starting up a business a more appealing career choice for young people, according to a new study.
Employing & managing staff
Exploring the Chancellor's scheme in comparison to the original Enterprise Management Incentive Scheme.
News
Unemployment caused by a lack of jobs is making starting up a business a more appealing career choice for young people, according to a new study.
Alternative finance
I am struggling to raise £20,000 for my start-up plumbing business. What options are there for me in regard to alternative finance?
Finding and selling to customers
Ben Williams, barrister at Kings Chambers, discusses how small businesses can prepare for the mooted loosening of Sunday trading restrictions.
Office & home working
Choosing virtual offices can make sense for many start-up companies. SmallBusiness.co.uk examines why.
Alternative finance
SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to George Whitehead, chairman of the government-backed Angel CoFund, about the fundraising potential for small businesses.
Business management
Toby Darbyshire started solar power company Engensa in 2009 and now employs around 100 staff.
Office & home working
I want to register my home address as my company address (it will be a limited company). Do I have to inform the landlord and do I have to pay any extra tax?
Business Ideas & Planning
Martin Hayward explains how businesses should prepare for the infrastructure challenges posed by the Olympics.
Tax
If I worked from home in a spare bedroom on a computer trading foreign exchange virtually and there would be no visitors to my home, no deliveries, and no post to do with the work as statements sent via email, would I be liable to pay business council tax?
Business management
UK exports to Sub-Saharan Africa are on the rise. SmallBusiness.co.uk speaks to some of the companies that instigated trade relationships in such lesser-known markets.
Small Business Banking
I am sure that like me, you have seen headlines about banks not lending to small businesses with depressing regularity.
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
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 Technology
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