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Cushion cash – a luxury few small businesses can afford

With the discrepancies in large and small business payment terms, and the lack of visibility into cash flow that many small businesses have, there is a growing number of businesses hoarding vital funds in case of emergencies.

Business management

News

Less than one in five UK managers support hard Brexit

With the general election less than a month away, UK managers make their priorities for a new government clear.

Business management

Cushion cash – a luxury few small businesses can afford

With the discrepancies in large and small business payment terms, and the lack of visibility into cash flow that many small businesses have, there is a growing number of businesses hoarding vital funds in case of emergencies.

News

Less than one in five UK managers support hard Brexit

With the general election less than a month away, UK managers make their priorities for a new government clear.

Export & Import

How Article 50 and Brexit will affect small businesses

With the triggering of Article 50 on the 29th March, British SMEs are now changing how they approach exports to other countries.

News

Are EU supply chains strong enough to support SME confidence?

SMEs still confident in growth despite Brexit but supply chains are not strong enough to support them through the next few years.

Office & home working

Moving business premises: Five important things to think about

Here, we look at five of the most important things to consider when moving business premises, from security and accessibility, to managing relocation budget.

Crowdfunding for Business

Equity crowdfunding: The 12 things small businesses need to know

Equity crowdfunding is a method of alternative business finance that many businesses are pursuing today. Here are some top tips.

News

Yorkshire and The Humber is the happiest place to work, research shows

Research shows three quarters of employees from Yorkshire and the Humber are the happiest in Britain, with East of England second.

Business management

How to set up partnerships that will grow your business

In this piece, we look at how to set up partnerships of real value to help your business flourish and grow.

Business management

Tech giants are hungry for SME talent – is your workforce prepared?

Here, Martin Ewings, director of regional sales and specialist markets for Experis, highlights the opportunities for SME M&A with big tech giants.

News

British SMBs stand to lose £2,250 each if they close on bank holidays

New research shows the true cost to British small businesses of closing up over the bank holidays.

Employing & managing staff

Should employees be answering emails and calls outside of office hours?

Lee Biggins explores the impact of working out of hours on a work-life balance and the effect this can have on normal office hours.

Startup Funding and Grants

Five reasons why taking out a loan could save your business

Here, we look at some of the most common reasons for a small business to take out a loan.

Export & Import

Avoid delays with exports and imports

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

The connection between digital skills and fraud prevention in small businesses

With fraud posing a significant threat to small businesses, Rachael Tiffen from Cifas addresses the role of digital skills in fraud prevention

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.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth