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UK must improve export support scheme for SMEs

The FSB has laid out a five-point plan to help the government create a better export support scheme for small businesses

Export & Import

News

Defaults on Bounce Back Loan repayments lower than feared

Estimates show that defaults on Bounce Back Loan repayments will be substantially lower than past predictions have shown

Export & Import

UK must improve export support scheme for SMEs

The FSB has laid out a five-point plan to help the government create a better export support scheme for small businesses

News

Defaults on Bounce Back Loan repayments lower than feared

Estimates show that defaults on Bounce Back Loan repayments will be substantially lower than past predictions have shown

News

Calls to extend complex Brexit Support Fund

The Brexit Support Fund closed to new applications last month despite distributing around a third of its funding pot

Business management

Transition to a net zero future with green finance

Funding Options explain how your small business can become more environmentally friendly and how to fund those sustainability goals

Government Grants

Apprenticeship grants

I'm taking an apprentice for my joinery company. Am I entitled to any government apprenticeship grants for my business?

Alternative finance

Pitalia Capital to invest £50m in small businesses

Equity fund can invest up to £10m each in growth capital for early stage businesses or management buyouts for mid-sized firms.

Success stories

Winning the Start-Up Series – Mathew Norbury, FC Labs

Wearable brain imaging technology tells you when your alertness is dropping and it’s time to take a break. Think of it as PPE for mental performance

The Start-Up Series

Winning the Start-Up Series – Carrie Davies, ONE Essentials

ONE Essentials is a new kind of fashion brand, where you recycle your purchase by sending it back to the manufacturer. Carrie Davies shares her vision for ethical retail

Accounting

Business rates review 2021 – what your small business can expect

The Treasury has delayed publishing its review into business rates four times already. Rishi Sunak says the review will be published this autumn. What can we expect?

Business management

Six business books every start-up entrepreneur should read

We take our pick of the year’s best business books aimed at entrepreneurs and founders shortlisted at this year’s Business Books of the Year

Alternative finance

Business finance options for UK construction firms

Funding Options explain what construction finance is and what options are out there for SMEs in the construction industry

News

The BCC is calling on the government to help businesses rebuild

The British Chambers of Commerce has published a set of recommendations to help businesses build back stronger post-pandemic.

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?

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings