Sharing ownership in start-ups
In part one of a series, Peter Rouse discusses the concept of shared ownership in new businesses.
Advice
In part one of a series, Peter Rouse discusses the concept of shared ownership in new businesses.
Advice
Alternative finance
Demand for lending has remained subdued in recent times but invoice finance has burgeoned, says Bibby Financial Services.
Advice
In part one of a series, Peter Rouse discusses the concept of shared ownership in new businesses.
Alternative finance
Demand for lending has remained subdued in recent times but invoice finance has burgeoned, says Bibby Financial Services.
Business Loans
Introducing community development finance institutions (CDFIs) and how to raise money from them as a small business.
Blog
Adam Tavener, chairman of Clifton Asset Management and Small Business Profit Club panellist, asks what is stifling the UK's entrepreneurial spirit.
Marketing
Anil Stocker, founder of MarketInvoice, discusses how he was able to slowly build up a user base for his online finance platform.
Advice
Great ideas need funding - but raising money can be more complicated than you think. Ward Williams Creative examines a company that looked great on paper but faced significant obstacles to getting to market.
Government Grants
Marketing application business cloud.IQ has been awarded £250,000 from the Technology Strategy Board’s (TSB) Smart programme. SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to CEO James Critchley about the achievement.
Blog
From taxation to red tape to start-up competitions, company owner Tim Pat Dufficy discusses the factors that impact on small businesses in the UK and how the small business sector can be boosted.
Office & home working
SmallBusiness.co.uk presents the main considerations to take into account before operating solely from home.
News
A partnership of UK universities which has helped businesses secure £4 million in investment this year is one of the best in Europe at incubating businesses, a survey has revealed.
News
A quarter of microbusinesses feel they will need to raise additional funds in order to grow their business, research finds.
Business Ideas & Planning
Here are some questions you should ask yourself before your company prepares for a funding round.
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade
Partner content
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?
Partner content
Analogue phone systems are increasingly being replaced by smarter broadband based networks – here’s why you should consider switching
Partner content
David Malan, sales director of DocuWare for the UK and Ireland, explains how the platform can streamline your document management