From good to great: How scaling is the next stage in innovation
To scale or not to scale? Arina Osiannaya discusses why now might be the time for high-growth ambitions.
Business management
To scale or not to scale? Arina Osiannaya discusses why now might be the time for high-growth ambitions.
Business management
News
The relationship between retail banks and their SME customers is weakening, research finds.
Business management
To scale or not to scale? Arina Osiannaya discusses why now might be the time for high-growth ambitions.
News
The relationship between retail banks and their SME customers is weakening, research finds.
Startup Funding and Grants
If you're facing a funding challenge, the thoughts outlined in this article by Kevin Lonergan should help you formulate a plan of attack that doesn't leave you bankrupt or burning the candle at both ends.
Small Business Banking
It seems that UK business owners find it too expensive to borrow cash from their bank. Why aren't the banks adjusting to online competition?
Startup Funding and Grants
Richard Prime secured angel funding for his company Sonovate. Here are some tips from him on going about it.
Legal advice
Many start-ups choose to become sole traders or partnerships simply because they are afraid of the paperwork. Here, Henry Catchpole explains why creating the correct business structure offers important legal and tax advantages.
Startup Funding and Grants
Melanie Luff explores the options to bear in mind when looking for funding as a start-up.
Alternative finance
In this piece in association with Fundbird, Mark Thomas of C2FO looks at invoice discounting as a means of improving small companies' cash flow position.
Alternative finance
The British Business Bank is regulator of a scheme that ensures small businesses are referred to relevant alternative finance providers in the event of being turned down for bank funding. But Paul Mildenstein asks: What's taking so long?
Business Technology
Here, we look at the benefit of the still-developing technology of 3D printing for SMEs.
Business Ideas & Planning
Hybrid companies which combine a digital platform and a real life in-demand service on the ground are on the rise. Here, Michael Bruce looks at this revolutionary business model.
Alternative finance
Today, there is a wealth of alternative finance options that threaten to eclipse the offering of banks in terms of attractiveness to small companies. Here, Sharon Argov looks at some of the benefits of the modern way to finance.
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