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Government announces launch of Bank Referral Scheme

The new government Bank Referral Scheme allows businesses to assess their option to benefit from alternative funding solutions.

Alternative finance

Setting up a company

Innovation of the Year: Azoomee interview

Estelle Lloyd, co-founder of Azoomee and winner of the Innovation of the Year at the British Small Business Awards, tells us what winning the award means to her.

Alternative finance

Government announces launch of Bank Referral Scheme

The new government Bank Referral Scheme allows businesses to assess their option to benefit from alternative funding solutions.

Setting up a company

Innovation of the Year: Azoomee interview

Estelle Lloyd, co-founder of Azoomee and winner of the Innovation of the Year at the British Small Business Awards, tells us what winning the award means to her.

News

SME manufacturers stuck with unsold stock

The value of the unsold stock held by SME manufacturing companies has risen to £4.94 billion, putting cash flow under greater strain, research finds.

News

Andy Murray serves up ace backing for British entrepreneurs

Tennis champion Andy Murray has backed two UK start-up companies to add to his investment portfolio.

News

Private investments in SMEs increase through EIS scheme

SMEs are taking advantage of increased private investments thanks to government scheme, a new study finds.

Legal advice

European Commission plans to reform business restructuring and insolvency rules

Vanessa Crawley looks into what Brussels’ new proposals on bankruptcy protection will mean for small businesses in the UK.

Alternative finance

Peer-to-peer lenders, regulation and small businesses

Adam Tavener looks at the impact of regulation on peer-to-peer lenders and why it shouldn't be seen as detrimental to innovation.

Advice

How failure is success in the making for your small business

Here, Javier Cámara discusses the steps to take to ensure your small business can be the one in ten that succeeds.

Business management

How craft businesses can find the holy scale

Jeremy Torz gives a few pointers on successfully scaling a craft business in the right way.

News

Female business owners: Running your own company improves family life

Almost three quarters of female UK entrepreneurs believe running their own business has had a positive impact on their family life, according to new research from Vistaprint.

Startup Funding and Grants

How the government is failing small businesses on financing options

The government could do more to encourage lending and raise awareness of different financing options – but first, it should examine what doesn’t work about its current approach to SME funding, Richard Prime argues.

News

British Small Business Awards 2016: Final shortlist released!

The British Small Business Awards is just two days away; here is the complete shortlist for every category that will be celebrated on the night.

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?

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Why your business should switch to a broadband-based phone network

Analogue phone systems are increasingly being replaced by smarter broadband based networks – here’s why you should consider switching

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Streamlining document management for your small business

David Malan, sales director of DocuWare for the UK and Ireland, explains how the platform can streamline your document management