Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
A business plan is not only essential for starting a business or for raising funds, but it is vital for running the business. It will help you keep on a specific course or alert you to situations when things are not going to plan and force you to take action.
Business Ideas & Planning
News
An economic survey of UK business reveals that while the economy has returned to growth, companies’ business confidence is suffering.
Business Ideas & Planning
A business plan is not only essential for starting a business or for raising funds, but it is vital for running the business. It will help you keep on a specific course or alert you to situations when things are not going to plan and force you to take action.
News
An economic survey of UK business reveals that while the economy has returned to growth, companies’ business confidence is suffering.
News
The national chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses has called on the government to create a country fit for entrepreneurs in its Budget tomorrow.
Business Ideas & Planning
Tatiana Karelina launched Tatiana Hair Extensions in January 2009 and her company is now approaching £1,000,000 in turnover.
Blog
In an excerpt from his latest book, TV personality and celebrity chef Levi Roots discusses taking calculated risks in business.
News
The government must extend the National Insurance Contributions (NIC) holiday to allow existing firms to create an environment for job creation and to help stem high unemployment, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) says.
News
Almost half of SMEs rely on credit cards to fund their day-to-day operations.
News
The Forum of Private Business is warning small firms to keep proper financial records or face fines in excess of £3,000.
News
Pressure on profit margins and the VAT increase are seen as the biggest threats for 2011 by small business managers.
News
The government must deliver on its pledge to moderate petrol prices to ease the burden on small firms, insists the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
News
Targeted VAT cuts would help stimulate economic growth, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
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