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Time to face the music: the duty to report ushers in a new era for late payments

Dafydd Llewellyn, managing director of UK SMB, Concur, talks us through how the new Payment Practices and Performance regulations 2017 will affect small business suppliers.

Legal advice

News

UK SMEs hit with big fines for unlicensed software damages

Damages and legalisation costs for companies caught with unlicensed software are increasing year-on-year.

Legal advice

Time to face the music: the duty to report ushers in a new era for late payments

Dafydd Llewellyn, managing director of UK SMB, Concur, talks us through how the new Payment Practices and Performance regulations 2017 will affect small business suppliers.

News

UK SMEs hit with big fines for unlicensed software damages

Damages and legalisation costs for companies caught with unlicensed software are increasing year-on-year.

Business management

The leather goods entrepreneur: Expanding in the face of challenge

William Forshaw discusses the challenges of growing his leather goods company, from navigating Google algorithm changes to bouncing back from laying off staff.

News

SMEs slash costs to get fit for strong growth in 2017

New research from Hitachi Capital Business Finance shows that UK SMEs are now placing high priority on cost control to boost growth.

News

SMEs owed more than £44.5 billion in late payments

More than half of UK small businesses have been affected by delays and late payments, totalling up to more than £44 billion.

Buying and selling a company

Award winning bridal boutique for sale

Here, we present a rare opportunity to buy one of the most prestigious, luxury retailers in the North of England.

Accounting

The fundamentals of financial management for small businesses

In this piece, we present a list of tips such as understanding your cash flow, standard book-keeping practice, and how to write a business plan.

News

UK SMEs not worried about Britain’s future post – Article 50

Most small businesses remain unconcerned about Brexit and don't think that triggering Article 50 will negatively affect them.

Business management

Three methods for scaling a business

Everyone knows that starting a business is hard work, but scaling a business is just as challenging. Peter Tuvey outlines three methods for scaling a business.

Business management

How small wedding boutiques can compete with larger brands

With the wedding season about to start in earnest, we look at how independent stores can capitalise.

Startup Funding and Grants

Picking the best type of loan for your small business

Here’s what you need to know about all the different loans available to small businesses.

Accounting

Essential money management tips for new businesses

Here are some top tips to help you master all things money management and allowing you to focus on what you do best.

Partner content

What are the funding options for hospitality businesses?

Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

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

What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade