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George Osborne’s employee ownership scheme 

Exploring the Chancellor's scheme in comparison to the original Enterprise Management Incentive Scheme.

Employing & managing staff

News

University leavers consider starting a business

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

George Osborne’s employee ownership scheme 

Exploring the Chancellor's scheme in comparison to the original Enterprise Management Incentive Scheme.

News

University leavers consider starting a business

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

Struggling to raise £20,000

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

Sunday trading restrictions: How changes affect SMEs

Ben Williams, barrister at Kings Chambers, discusses how small businesses can prepare for the mooted loosening of Sunday trading restrictions.

Office & home working

The benefits of virtual offices

Choosing virtual offices can make sense for many start-up companies. SmallBusiness.co.uk examines why.

Alternative finance

Raising money through the Angel CoFund 

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 on starting energy company Engensa

Toby Darbyshire started solar power company Engensa in 2009 and now employs around 100 staff.

Office & home working

Registering home as company address

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

Getting your business Olympics-fit

Martin Hayward explains how businesses should prepare for the infrastructure challenges posed by the Olympics.

Tax

Would I be liable to pay business council 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

The African Dream

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

Can small businesses get bank loans?

I am sure that like me, you have seen headlines about banks not lending to small businesses with depressing regularity.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

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

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

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

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world