How to deal with late payment
Late payments can cause endless problems for small business owners, and it's not just cash flow. We explore the extent of the issue and speak to three entrepreneurs about their experiences.
Accounting
Late payments can cause endless problems for small business owners, and it's not just cash flow. We explore the extent of the issue and speak to three entrepreneurs about their experiences.
Accounting
Marketing
Is your business making the most of its employees and customers to spread brand awareness? We delve into the world of advocate marketing.
Accounting
Late payments can cause endless problems for small business owners, and it's not just cash flow. We explore the extent of the issue and speak to three entrepreneurs about their experiences.
Marketing
Is your business making the most of its employees and customers to spread brand awareness? We delve into the world of advocate marketing.
Marketing
Thomas Coppen discusses the ins and outs of pay-per-click (PPC) advertising for new business owners. Here's what you need to know.
Business management
Joint ventures can be rewarding if your partner company's goals and values reflect your own. Follow these tips to get started.
Finding and selling to customers
Gavin Hammar discusses the six most effective tactics he has adopted at his social media agency to gain clients early on.
Setting up a company
Sarah Musgrove, editor in chief of Opus Energy, offers a seven-point checklist to help you in setting up a business. Ian and Gary from Raybon Putters also share how they got started.
Marketing
Small and start-up businesses often feel that getting press coverage is out of their reach - but this is not the case. Here are some tips from SmallBusiness.co.uk and Debbie Leven, director at PR training company Profile Matters, for getting press coverage.
Buying and selling a company
I am bringing a business partner on board to invest so I need advice to ensure a fair company valuation. What do I need to be aware of?
Success stories
Luke Johnstone of PACK'D smoothie kits talks about launching a business with his childhood pal, crowdfunding and living in a shed.
Business Technology
It’s 2018 and only 40 per cent of small businesses have an online presence. David Ballard from Performance Networks shares five steps that will help you to digitally transform and move your business forward.
Legal advice
GDPR has been a major shake-up for small businesses. Mark Overton of Softcat reveals how you can take advantage of the changes.
Office & home working
Richard Morris of IWG explains how flexible workspaces and collaborative working can help growing start-ups maintain their creative flair.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
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?