Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Obtaining effective but good value marketing is always a challenge for a small company, but trade shows can be a cost-effective way to get the word out. Here, business owners share their opinions of the method.
Advice
Finding and selling to customers
Great customer service is a key factor to give you the edge over the competition, as Simon Horton discusses.
Advice
Obtaining effective but good value marketing is always a challenge for a small company, but trade shows can be a cost-effective way to get the word out. Here, business owners share their opinions of the method.
Finding and selling to customers
Great customer service is a key factor to give you the edge over the competition, as Simon Horton discusses.
News
Businesses are not sufficiently protecting their intellectual property (IP), with many taking no action, according to new research.
Advice
Business associations and networks offer SME owners and entrepreneurs useful resources to help them grow their companies
Small Business Insurance
Oh, where to start with freelancer insurance. We've done our best to guide you through why you need it, what types you need, plus extra tips
Business Technology
A review of the best card payment machines for UK small businesses and independent traders, with break downs and explanations of fees and functions.
Sole trader
What jobs are best if you want to go self-employed? We look at what it takes to become a personal trainer, a gardener, a hairdresser, a private chef, a photographer or a graphic designer
Getting Online
We answer 5 common questions on how to grow and market your small business website, from understanding SEO to advertising on social media
Accounting
You may have come across prepaid business cards as a cashflow management option before. Here, we explain what a prepaid business card is, the pros and cons, and what the best prepaid cards on the market are.
Accounting
Expenses are something that, big or small, every business needs to deal with at some point. Business bank accounts offer a variety of features and security measures that allow many business owners to utilise a single account solution
Funding your small business
Make the right decision about your small business bank account, whether you're just starting out or you're more established
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
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
