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An SME guide to renewable electricity

According to research three quarters of British small businesses want to be more committed to renewable energy.

Advice

Office & home working

Five ways to make your business more sustainable

Here, we look at five ways that you can make your business more energy efficient and sustainable.

Advice

An SME guide to renewable electricity

According to research three quarters of British small businesses want to be more committed to renewable energy.

Office & home working

Five ways to make your business more sustainable

Here, we look at five ways that you can make your business more energy efficient and sustainable.

Setting up a company

Top tips on what to consider when choosing a business location

Research from Love Energy Savings reveals that North Scotland has the highest business energy rates in the UK.

News

Act now to prepare your cloud for peaks, warns Rackspace

As spring begins to make an appearance, experts from Rackspace release their top tips for businesses trying to maintain their cloud.

Business management

Why a sustainable business has to commit to strong values

Solid, dependable innovation, trust and honour, are the core facets of a sustainable business, argues Simon Anderson.

Office & home working

Emerging workplace trends for small business owners to follow

Lilli Hender examines some of the most prominent workplace trends set to take the spotlight.

Office & home working

Why having a green office boosts business performance

In this piece we explore why reducing your carbon footprint in the office is well worthwhile for your business.

Advice

Reducing office printing costs for your small company

Here, we look at five straightforward ways to help your business reduce office printing costs.

Government Grants

Winning grants and free support for your business: It’s a RAPP

Tax advisor Phil Mitchell gives some tips on how to find and apply for business grants in the UK.

News

CBI: SMEs must embrace low carbon opportunities

The Confederation of British Industry has urged small businesses to take advantage of low-carbon opportunities ahead of its climate change summit.

News

Green is back on the agenda

Small businesses needing to go green are in urgent need of financial support.

Business management

Business Rising Star | Martin Dix of Current Cost

Electrical engineer Martin Dix had the bright idea for his energy-monitoring device Current Cost after wondering how much usage a 100-Watt light bulb represented in cash. Launched in 2006, his company is now worth £6 million.

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

Partner content

How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?