Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
The majority of small and medium-sized enteprises (SMEs) are more concerned about competition from emerging markets and higher interest rates than the effects of Brexit and the upcoming US presidential elections, research finds.
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Business Ideas & Planning
In this piece, John-Paul Savant discusses the main considerations to make when starting your small e-commerce business.
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The majority of small and medium-sized enteprises (SMEs) are more concerned about competition from emerging markets and higher interest rates than the effects of Brexit and the upcoming US presidential elections, research finds.
Business Ideas & Planning
In this piece, John-Paul Savant discusses the main considerations to make when starting your small e-commerce business.
Business Loans
Conrad Ford explores the options for business funding for those without a squeaky clean credit rating.
Business Technology
In this piece, William Newton discusses how Matthew Hancock must support growth outside of the South East as part of the much-delayed UK Digital Strategy.
Marketing
In this article, we look at how a stronger integration with your supplier can result in increased sales.
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The total amount of lending UK businesses secured through invoice finance has passed the £20 billion barrier for the first time, hitting a record £20.3 billion this year, up 5 per cent from £19.3 billion last year.
Tax
Lelsey Stalker looks at two recent tax tribunal cases that demonstrate how the tax aspects of a transaction can be overlooked, and the qualifying criteria for entrepreneurs’ relief can be inadvertently breached.
Finding and selling to customers
In this piece, in association with Boost Capital, we look at how e-commerce companies should be gearing up now to cope with the Christmas rush.
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Croydon has the UK’s fastest-growing economy as it increasingly becomes a leading business hub for technology companies, research finds.
Startup Funding and Grants
Here, we look at how personal funds was enough for three company owners to get their business vision off the ground.
Accounting
Businesses in the construction sector have been hit hardest of any UK sector by longer waits for their invoices to be paid, with delays increasing 22 per cent in the last year from 67 days to 82 days.
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More than a quarter of small businesses (26 per cent) do not feel supported by their banks, according to a survey of 500 small and medium-sized enterprises conducted by YouGov.
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade
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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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Analogue phone systems are increasingly being replaced by smarter broadband based networks – here’s why you should consider switching
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David Malan, sales director of DocuWare for the UK and Ireland, explains how the platform can streamline your document management