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.
James Cadbury was already waiting for new chocolate moulds shipped from China for his Love Cocoa brand when COVID-19 struck. And then lockdown shut 80% of his retail outlets. Here he talks about scrambling to keep up with online orders and receiving the most bizarre phone call of his life
Business management
Business management
A new report from Sage highlights the challenges for small businesses coming out of lockdown and how these firms are adapting to change
Business management
Gyms, pools and leisure facitilities can reopen from July 25. Here's what you need to know to reopen your gym, pool or leisure facility safely post lockdown
Business management
Government has allowed pubs, hotels and restaurants to reopen on July 4 after publishing guidance on how to reopen your hospitality business. Here's what we know
Business management
Hairdressers and barber shops are able to open from July 4, but with extra safety measures in place
Business management
Based on prices from online workplace supply stores, Small Business found that it costs £615 to fit out a shop to meet COVID-19 guidelines
Business management
What help is out there being offered for free to help small business survive the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic? Small Business lists all the free resources out there
Business management
We explain what you should know about carrying out a coronavirus-specific risk assessment before your employees return to work
Business management
What help is out there being offered for free to help small business survive the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic? Small Business lists all the free resources out there
Business management
We explain what you should know about carrying out a coronavirus-specific risk assessment before your employees return to work
Business management
Mark Perrin of Menzies LLP explains how you can heighten your chances of your Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan being approved
Business management
Not every business needs to be sold through a broker. Many microbusinesses could be sold direct, saving you, the owner, thousands in fees
Business management
When the pandemic hit, artisanal pasta delivery start-up Pasta Evangelists was forced to scale up - and fast
Business management
In the Small Business Coronavirus Q&A, Anna Jordan talks to three experts about issues that are affecting small business owners
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?
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?
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