Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
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?
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.
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.
Employing & managing staff
Companies are empowering staff at all levels of authority to contribute key ideas and strategies and the resulting intrapreneurs can benefit businesses in multiple ways, writes Ben Lobel.
Financing
Adam Rowse, customer and commercial director at Barclays Business, offers his perspective on the state of financing and relationships between business clients and banking institutions.
Accounting
If you use your home for business purposes, you may be able to set off some of the interest against business income.
Finding and selling to customers
As London gears up to host the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to companies about whether the promised business opportunities have materialised.
Startup Funding and Grants
A case study for SmallBusiness.co.uk reveals how companies can increase their chances of funding by getting their investor presentations right.
News
Most employers know nothing of key HR changes that aim to ensure fairer employment conditions for agency workers.
Finding and selling to customers
This Christmas seems to be shaping up nicely for retailers. Ben Lobel finds out how business owners plan to maximise sales.
Startup Funding and Grants
Angel investor networks are fast becoming the only funding option for early-stage companies. SmallBusiness.co.uk investigates.
Employing & managing staff
Attracting the best graduate to your company is easier if you show an understanding of their journey from higher education to workplace.
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade
Partner content
As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?
Partner content
Analogue phone systems are increasingly being replaced by smarter broadband based networks – here’s why you should consider switching
Partner content
David Malan, sales director of DocuWare for the UK and Ireland, explains how the platform can streamline your document management