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What does the apprenticeship levy mean for SMEs?

In this piece, Ann Potterton discusses what the businesses with a wage bill under £3 million need to know about the apprenticeship levy.

Employing & managing staff

News

Millennials: which is the best city for your start-up?

New research reveals a rather surprising hotspot for business. Millennials - find out where you should launch your start-up.

Employing & managing staff

What does the apprenticeship levy mean for SMEs?

In this piece, Ann Potterton discusses what the businesses with a wage bill under £3 million need to know about the apprenticeship levy.

News

Millennials: which is the best city for your start-up?

New research reveals a rather surprising hotspot for business. Millennials - find out where you should launch your start-up.

News

Three in five businesses think their prospects will improve in the next year

Most businesses believe their prospects will improve in the next year, despite economic uncertainty and Brexit. Guy Rigby of Smith and Williamson says that the UK is a great place to start a business. but we need more regional business development.

Small Business Banking

Barclays launches £500 million fund for SMEs

Barclays is launching a new £500 million fund for small and medium-sized business in the Northern Powerhouse regions. Here's what you can expect.

Investing in a franchise

Five good reasons why franchisees should develop a business plan

Here are five reasons why all franchisees should consider the franchise business plan as a crucial part of their franchising journey.

News

Most self-employed workers think Brexit won’t affect their business

Self-employed workers are optimistic about the post-Brexit landscape, with some believing they'll make more money in 2018 compared to last year.

Business management

How to grow your business in the early stages

Feast It co-founder and CEO Digby Vollrath shares his tips on how to develop your small business in the early stages.

Business Ideas & Planning

How to start a small food production business and succeed

Follow these tips to ensure the success of your food production business.

News

Businesses feel more exposed to a cyber attack than ever

A year on from the notorious WannaCry ransomware cyber attack, 40 per cent of companies feel even more vulnerable to a similar incident.

Legal advice

What is IP and what should start-ups be doing to protect it?

Here, Jennifer Baile discusses why it is so important for owners of start-ups to carefully consider how a robust IP strategy will help to safeguard the commercial proposition and future growth of their business.

Marketing

What small businesses can learn from the F1 rebrand

Studying the evolution of large, successful brands can be a good starting point for SMEs looking to launch or maximise their brand potential, says Sarah Turner.

Getting Online

Gardening website: Exploring a gap in the market

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.

Partner content

16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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