Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Nicky Tatley looks at three small businesses that are quick to get up and running and don’t require a heap of cash to start, with some real-life case studies for inspiration.
Buying and selling a company
Finding and selling to customers
The most loyal customer in the UK is likely be the three Ms: male, married and millennial, according to new research.
Buying and selling a company
Nicky Tatley looks at three small businesses that are quick to get up and running and don’t require a heap of cash to start, with some real-life case studies for inspiration.
Finding and selling to customers
The most loyal customer in the UK is likely be the three Ms: male, married and millennial, according to new research.
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.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Partner content
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?
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade