Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Chiara Stone, founder of jewellery company Hoobynoo World, talks about a cash injection she received from SUCCESS, a grant provider backed by the government's Regional Growth Fund.
Government Grants
Employing & managing staff
Here, we look at the business community's view on the impact Osborne's National Living Wage will have on small companies.
Government Grants
Chiara Stone, founder of jewellery company Hoobynoo World, talks about a cash injection she received from SUCCESS, a grant provider backed by the government's Regional Growth Fund.
Employing & managing staff
Here, we look at the business community's view on the impact Osborne's National Living Wage will have on small companies.
Alternative finance
Here are some methods of funding to consider, many of which haven't arisen until recent years.
Advice
Chad Deatherage talks to two company owners about their entrepreneurial e-commerce experiences.
Legal advice
Michael Lent discusses the ramifications of negligence claims, which can be a real challenge for small businesses to face.
News
Employers are favouring charity or volunteering experience over military participation when choosing candidates for roles, research finds.
News
The Federation of Small Businesses and financial education charity Young Enterprise are teaming up to educate youngsters in business.
Alternative finance
As the economy slowly recovers and we prepare for another five years of a Conservative government what is the outlook for small businesses in the UK? More positive than ever, says Paul Mildenstein.
Finding and selling to customers
Here, Victoria Ward gives some tips on managing the first steps into e-commerce.
Alternative finance
Conrad Ford gives advice on choosing the right funding options before taking the plunge into your business.
Business Ideas & Planning
Here, we look at the basic considerations to reflect on before starting up.
Employing & managing staff
Kevin Buller talks to six promising companies about how they go about building and maintaining a strong team in their business.
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