IP protection: How to protect your most valuable assets
Tom Lingard, partner at law firm Stevens & Bolton, discusses the ways in which intellectual property rights can be used to protect the assets of your business.
Legal advice
Tom Lingard, partner at law firm Stevens & Bolton, discusses the ways in which intellectual property rights can be used to protect the assets of your business.
Legal advice
International Business
In this piece, SmallBusiness.co.uk looks into the benefits of launching your product in foreign territories.
Legal advice
Tom Lingard, partner at law firm Stevens & Bolton, discusses the ways in which intellectual property rights can be used to protect the assets of your business.
International Business
In this piece, SmallBusiness.co.uk looks into the benefits of launching your product in foreign territories.
Export & Import
Here, Gavin Kilborn, European supply chain manager at retail display specialist Triplar, presents tips for negotiating customs when trading internationally.
Export & Import
James Hardy of Alibaba.com reveals what you need to know before packaging your product in preparation for shipping.
News
Cutting red tape should be the most important business priority for the government, according to small and medium-sized enterprise owners.
Office & home working
Choosing virtual offices can make sense for many start-up companies. SmallBusiness.co.uk examines why.
Business management
There has never been a better time for small enterprises across the UK to be embracing worldwide trade in order to help their businesses flourish and grow.
Blog
The long-awaited UK Bribery Act is now upon us, and could have far-reaching consequences for organisations of all sizes.
Business management
Revved up with the idea for a pay-as-you-go car hire company five years ago, Andrew Valentine has since steered his business Streetcar on to fast-track success.
Small Business Banking
The likes of The Body Shop and Waterstone’s used funding through the Small Firms Loan Guarantee (SFLG) scheme to get off the ground. But with banks now so reluctant to lend, some believe it’s time for an overhaul
Business management
Chris Mottershead is a travel industry veteran. He was president and CEO of North American leisure group Airtours before changing course to steer online travel specialist Travelzest through a turbulent period for the sector to land record profits.
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?
Business Technology
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
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.