Planning for your first year in business
Being organised is key to starting a business. Careful planning and preparation are required if you’re to get through the rollercoaster first 12 months
Starting a Business
Being organised is key to starting a business. Careful planning and preparation are required if you’re to get through the rollercoaster first 12 months
Starting a Business
Buying and selling a company
When people go into business for themselves, they rarely think about how to sell their firm. But the earlier you think about exit strategy, the better, says Simon Rigby
Starting a Business
Being organised is key to starting a business. Careful planning and preparation are required if you’re to get through the rollercoaster first 12 months
Buying and selling a company
When people go into business for themselves, they rarely think about how to sell their firm. But the earlier you think about exit strategy, the better, says Simon Rigby
Masterclass Series
Simon Cureton, CEO of Funding Options, walks us through the 'green boom' in eco-friendly businesses along the growth of green finance.
Partner content
Ensure your business is prepared for the increasing threat of cybercrime
Small Business Banking
We've teamed up with the Current Account Switch Service to bring you a roundtable all about switching your business bank account
Accounting
Many of us may be employed full time but have additional income either through a side hustle, share dividends or being a landlord. Karen Cheeseman explains your tax position
Business Ideas & Planning
In this piece, Tim Sawyer presents a four-week business plan to help your small business get started.
Smart Energy GB
Cash is the lifeblood of business, yet too often entrepreneurs spend more money than they need to, putting a strain on cashflow. Here’s how to do a better job of controlling your business expenses.
Sole trader
Becoming self-employed could mean less income, more responsibility and working longer hours. But freedom and independence cannot be underestimated, says Margaret Wood
Series
Feel in need of a pep talk? Need some motivation to keep on going? Let these quotes from 20 famous entrepreneurs re-energise lift you up to achieve your dream
Series
Export & Import
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world
Business Technology
With fraud posing a significant threat to small businesses, Rachael Tiffen from Cifas addresses the role of digital skills in fraud prevention
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.