Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
It's not just large companies that have shifted to a subscription-based business model. Here, Anne de Kerchhove explores why it can work for small operators.
Buying and selling a company
News
3 in 5 people say online searches favour big, chain stores, meaning independent businesses lose out, a new study reveals.
Buying and selling a company
It's not just large companies that have shifted to a subscription-based business model. Here, Anne de Kerchhove explores why it can work for small operators.
News
3 in 5 people say online searches favour big, chain stores, meaning independent businesses lose out, a new study reveals.
Business Ideas & Planning
Nick Leech looks at some key questions to ask yourself to ensure you fully understand the industry and the market that you are entering into.
Marketing
Here, David English explores the simple marketing tips to reaching more customers more effectively.
Marketing
SMEs express dissatisfaction with Facebook advertising, as many struggle to see their visibility turn into profit.
News
Social media is king when marketers are choosing which platforms to launch new products, according to new research.
Finding and selling to customers
Jason Lark discusses how, by focusing on effective customer engagement, you can make a resounding success of the rest of the festive season.
Export & Import
UK SME’s selling on Amazon are expected to grow their export sales by more than a quarter to over £1.8 billion.
Marketing
Simon Wadsworth discusses what small businesses can do to protect themselves while still making the most of the marketing opportunities offered by a strong online presence.
Marketing
Javier Camara discussed why entrepreneurs cannot and shouldn’t separate their personal and professional lives.
Employing & managing staff
In this piece, Lee Biggins explores the impact of kindness on employees, from social activities and paid-for lunches, to surprises and rewards for hard work.
Marketing
Here are eight modern tools that will kickstart your mobile marketing and make your brand stand out in a sea of advertising saturation.
Business Technology
To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis
Investing in a franchise
Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.
Partner content
Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems