Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
A 2013 study by auditors KPMG discovered that as much as 40-50 per cent of European employment is created via family-owned businesses. Amounting to more than five million workers, this demonstrates the economic benefits family-run businesses bring.
Buying and selling a company
Business management
Kenny Macfarlane, managing director of Handrail Creations and winner of the Micro Business of the Year at the British Small Business Awards, tells us what winning the award means to him.
Buying and selling a company
A 2013 study by auditors KPMG discovered that as much as 40-50 per cent of European employment is created via family-owned businesses. Amounting to more than five million workers, this demonstrates the economic benefits family-run businesses bring.
Business management
Kenny Macfarlane, managing director of Handrail Creations and winner of the Micro Business of the Year at the British Small Business Awards, tells us what winning the award means to him.
News
Tennis champion Andy Murray has backed two UK start-up companies to add to his investment portfolio.
Finding and selling to customers
In this piece, we speak to three businesses for a first-hand view of how they use data, and the benefits they enjoy.
Business Technology
Here, we look at some top tips for small businesses looking to update their technology with a new PC.
Setting up a company
Here, Fionnuala Bland investigates how you can take a slice of the online learning industry.
Business Technology
Here, Rhianna Camp looks at four essential tools to help you check if your website is mobile-friendly.
Alternative finance
Adam Tavener looks at the impact of regulation on peer-to-peer lenders and why it shouldn't be seen as detrimental to innovation.
Advice
In this piece, Grainne Kelly reveals what small business owners need to know when sourcing and negotiating with suppliers.
Marketing
In this piece in association with Vistaprint, we look at how a more creative approach to marketing can mean vital exposure for your business.
Buying and selling a company
Caroline Belcher explains the key steps that businesses and entrepreneurs need to consider when preparing for a sale.
Marketing
In the first of a series on how businesses can manage reputational crises, Jennifer Janson assesses how Sports Direct handled negative media attention and provides top tips for small businesses to avoid making the same mistakes.
Partner content
In case you were in any doubt, here are five key benefits of switching your business bank account – and how to make the switch.
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?