What you should do if Amazon withholds your funds
Hundreds of small business sellers have had their funds withheld by Amazon. Here's what to do if it happens to you
Finding and selling to customers
Hundreds of small business sellers have had their funds withheld by Amazon. Here's what to do if it happens to you
Finding and selling to customers
Export & Import
Micro businesses are put off exporting, despite knowing there is an overseas market for their products. Mike Wilson offers a guide to exporting for the first time.
Finding and selling to customers
Hundreds of small business sellers have had their funds withheld by Amazon. Here's what to do if it happens to you
Export & Import
Micro businesses are put off exporting, despite knowing there is an overseas market for their products. Mike Wilson offers a guide to exporting for the first time.
Export & Import
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will start from October. For manufacturers exporting to the EU, here's what we know so far.
Export & Import
If you've thought about exporting but are unsure where to start, the Export Support Package might be able to help
Employing & managing staff
Employers are legally bound to provide a written statement of terms and conditions from day one of a new worker starting. Sue Temelty of The HR Dept expalins what's compulsory and what can be added later, once your new member of staff has settled in
International Business
In this article, we’ll delve into what a freight forwarder actually is and does, how their costs are calculated, and where you might find a reputable agent if you decide you want to get some help with your shipment.
Marketing
A royal warrant is seen as being a stamp of approval from the King himself. But they’re not just for luxury products, they can be for roofing and even a can of baked beans. What is a royal warrant and how do you get one?
News
Most microbusiness owners also don't fully understand the term 'net zero' or where to go for help to reduce their carbon footprint
Export & Import
Total trade in goods between Turkey and the UK totalled £18.1bn in 2021. Here are the steps to consider when importing from this valuable trading partner
Finding and selling to customers
Thousands of UK companies use Amazon as a springboard for expanding their business to the US. If you’d like to join them, you’ve come to the right place.
Export & Import
Can your business still trade with Russia, despite sanctions? Should you even be doing business with Russia given the war in Ukraine? 8 steps to ensure your business stays within the law
Employing & managing staff
Do you have to pay employees who are self-isolating full wage because they’ve been pinged by NHS Test and Trace? If so, what help is available?
Employing & managing staff
In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?
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