Why you shouldn’t ignore the rise of gig-economy and flexible working
Business and HR leaders do not believe the gig-economy will impact on their own businesses, according to new research.
Employing & managing staff
Business and HR leaders do not believe the gig-economy will impact on their own businesses, according to new research.
Employing & managing staff
Startup Funding and Grants
Conrad Ford, chief executive of Funding Options, addresses why lenders need to know whether customers are homeowners, and the implications.
Employing & managing staff
Business and HR leaders do not believe the gig-economy will impact on their own businesses, according to new research.
Startup Funding and Grants
Conrad Ford, chief executive of Funding Options, addresses why lenders need to know whether customers are homeowners, and the implications.
News
3,967 businesses ceased trading in the first quarter of 2017 due to an increase in insolvencies in UK small businesses.
Business management
Britain’s 5.3 million strong army of sole traders and micro businesses estimate they’re spending the equivalent of 2.5 million working days each month on finance management.
Business Technology
Adrian Hon, CEO of Six to Start, gives some essential tips for small business owners on how to make their app succeed.
Alternative finance
With Brexit and political uncertainty causing credit conditions to tighten, one in ten businesses are looking for finance from a non-bank lender.
Business Loans
Peter Tuvey, co-founder of Fleximize, examines the main reasons why small businesses apply for debt finance.
Business management
Here, Mike France, co-founder of Christopher Ward, discusses how to form successful brand partnerships.
Alternative finance
Here, Adam Riccoboni, managing director of Critical Future, discusses how beneficial a venture capitalist can be for small businesses.
Getting Online
Here, Mike Lewis, founder and CEO of Trip Historic, discusses how he got the idea for his niche travel website and how its popularity has soared.
Employing & managing staff
SMEs have a vital role to play in helping the government achieve its new starts target for apprenticeships, says Rob Alder, head of business development at AAT.
Advice
Lack of resources, government support and cashflow problems are some of the issues SMEs face today.
Business Technology
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
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
Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems