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The benefits of employing apprentices for small companies

At the start of National Apprenticeship Week, Peter Done looks at the practicalities of taking on an individual.

Employing & managing staff

News

Future economy of UK predicted to be dominated by more senior workers

Legions of skilled, experienced and flexible grey go-getters will be driving the nation's economy come 2025, research finds.

Employing & managing staff

The benefits of employing apprentices for small companies

At the start of National Apprenticeship Week, Peter Done looks at the practicalities of taking on an individual.

News

Future economy of UK predicted to be dominated by more senior workers

Legions of skilled, experienced and flexible grey go-getters will be driving the nation's economy come 2025, research finds.

Employing & managing staff

Five reasons why start-up recruitment models are better

Small and medium-sized businesses often attempt to emulate their billionaire corporate cousins. Start-ups, on the other hand, become successful precisely because they have radically diverged from traditional people management models, argues Leigh Stewart.

Alternative finance

The alternative finance market: What is out there?

Here, we look at the options for SME funding that have emerged since the recession and how there is a method of finance for every business need.

News

Bristol named as the capital for new businesses

The West Country city tops a study of the country's best locations for entrepreneurs to start a business.

Business management

How three UK tech start-ups are achieving success 

Here, Ian Butterworth interviews three tech founders and reveals their source of motivation, the challenges they faced and their recruiting strategies.

Business Ideas & Planning

Advice from business founders for new start-ups 

Here, we talk to two entrepreneurs and reveal why you shouldn't dismiss starting your own business.

Business Loans

How three companies received a start up loan

Here, we look at three small businesses and their efforts to secure finance through the Coventry and Warwickshire Reinvestment Trust.

News

Time and cost of auto-enrolment concern SMEs in 2016

Managers of UK small businesses have identified the new legal requirement to automatically enrol staff into a qualifying pension scheme as one of the biggest business challenges facing them in 2016.

Business Ideas & Planning

Should you become an entrepreneur?

Draven McConville brings home the realities of turning that idea into a real-life business. Are you up to the task?

Startup Funding and Grants

Are personal investors too emotionally attached to make a business impact?

Michael Hammond discusses the difference he experienced between raising money from family and friends and raising funds through private equity.

News

Small employers urged to take action to prepare for Living Wage compliance

With the introduction of the National Living Wage less than three months away, many employers need to take urgent action to ensure full compliance with this new law, research shows.

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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