Parents disapprove of the idea of their children starting a business
Only 11 per cent of parents would actively encourage their child to take an entrepreneurial path, according to a study.
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Only 11 per cent of parents would actively encourage their child to take an entrepreneurial path, according to a study.
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Accounting
In this article in association with the Federation of Small Businesses, we look at how businesses are managing the problematic situation of being paid late.
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Only 11 per cent of parents would actively encourage their child to take an entrepreneurial path, according to a study.
Accounting
In this article in association with the Federation of Small Businesses, we look at how businesses are managing the problematic situation of being paid late.
Business Loans
In this piece in association with Fundbird, we give a basic overview of the main commercial finance options available to you.
Accounting
Emily Coltman highlights the five most common characters lurking in your books and explains how to work with them when it comes to getting your outstanding invoices paid.
News
UK companies are using personal credit facilities for financing, research finds.
News
Start-ups need to be more aware of cash flow management and 'burning through resources too quickly', advises the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Accounting
Nick Longden discusses how to use the advice of an accountant to keep your business on the right track.
Alternative finance
Hitachi Capital and the British Business Bank have agreed a £300 million facility to increase asset finance for small businesses.
Buying and selling a company
Clinton Lee discusses business valuation and why a small businesses can command a market price far in excess of the owners' expectations.
Small Business Banking
It seems that UK business owners find it too expensive to borrow cash from their bank. Why aren't the banks adjusting to online competition?
News
The search for challenge, creativity, success and satisfaction are among the greatest drivers for self-employed people, research finds.
Advice
Here, Eugene O'Sullivan looks into exactly what to expect when embarking on your own venture.
Partner content
Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.
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