Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
This section provides helpful case studies and guides on business reputation management strategies for UK start-ups and entrepreneurs.
Kate Caines co-founded kids artwork brand Belle & Boo two years ago. Now the product is stocked in high street shops, with the likes of Jools Oliver and Claudia Schiffer both fans, proving that her business model is more than just child's play.
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After qualifying as a commercial pilot, New Zealand-raised Katherine Corich decided to pursue a career in information management. Her company Sysdoc is now a global success and UK sales grew more than 42 per cent last year.
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Colin Wilkinson co-founded Three Sixty Entertainment at the beginning of this year and raised £2.75 million for his show Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, ending a fairy tale investment story
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Emmy Scarterfield, creator of wedding collection Emmy Shoes and descendant of Harrods founder Charles Digby Harrod, has proved that when it comes to business she has a lot of sole.
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Here we speak to entrepreneurs and financial experts to find out how confident they are that we will see a recovery next year.
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Rosalind Rathouse quit teaching and started her company Cookery School six years ago.
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Lord Sugar's description of small businesses that have been denied finance as 'moaners who live in Disney World' has led the Federation of Small Businesses to call for his resignation as business tsar. Here we ask entrepreneurs: is Alan Sugar the right man for the job?
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Tony Burns has come a long way from sleeping rough on the streets of Liverpool. He is now managing director of legal helpline Claim Angel.
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Lord Sugar's description of small businesses that have been denied finance as 'moaners who live in Disney World' has led the Federation of Small Businesses to call for his resignation as business tsar. Here we ask entrepreneurs: is Alan Sugar the right man for the job?
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Tony Burns has come a long way from sleeping rough on the streets of Liverpool. He is now managing director of legal helpline Claim Angel.
Business management
Revved up with the idea for a pay-as-you-go car hire company five years ago, Andrew Valentine has since steered his business Streetcar on to fast-track success.
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Despite the economic gloom, many small businesses are posting stellar profits. Read our selection of the top 10 fast growing UK companies from SmallBusiness.co.uk.
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Richard Stobart founded web and software development consultancy Unboxed Consulting four years ago.
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Alibaba.com has helped Ian to ensure a healthy level of growth for the business despite the challenges thrown up by the current economic climate.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
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Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.
Employing & managing staff
In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?
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Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade