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Businesses want support to help with cost of energy efficiency

The majority of companies across England and Wales would like the government to offer more grants and tax breaks towards the costs of energy efficiency measures.

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Advice

How to start and finance a business

David Taylor speaks to two different companies about starting up and funding their project.

News

Businesses want support to help with cost of energy efficiency

The majority of companies across England and Wales would like the government to offer more grants and tax breaks towards the costs of energy efficiency measures.

Advice

How to start and finance a business

David Taylor speaks to two different companies about starting up and funding their project.

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.

Government Grants

Receiving a business grant for research and development 

Harry Norman discusses how his business received grants to further research and development into new technologies.

Legal advice

Registering as a company limited by guarantee 

A company limited by guarantee does not have a share capital or shareholders, but instead has members who act as guarantors. Here, Henry Catchpole explains the concept.

News

Businesses flummoxed by outdated government services 

UK businesses report spending more than a working month a year grappling with outdated government digital services, according to a new study.

Startup Funding and Grants

A guide to raising money as a small business

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.

Advice

Why red tape is not as bad as it sometimes seems

Here, we look at why regulation can actually be a booster for business.

Government Grants

How a small jewellery business secured a government grant

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.

Alternative finance

The growth of alternative finance

Here are some methods of funding to consider, many of which haven't arisen until recent years.

Business Ideas & Planning

Starting my own business: What do I need to know?

Here, we look at the basic considerations to reflect on before starting up.

Legal advice

Consumer law issues you need to know as a small business owner

Consumers have significant rights, and companies need to be aware of them. Here, Guy Wilmot explores the most important issues to be clued up on.

Partner content

What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade

Partner content

How should I select my business broadband provider?

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?

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.