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Dividing the equity pie: Who gets what when running a business?

Here, Luke Davis discusses the factors to consider for joint business owners when slicing up the the equity pie.

Business management

Finding and selling to customers

How to get your retail business ready for Christmas

In this piece, in association with Boost Capital, we look at how e-commerce companies should be gearing up now to cope with the Christmas rush.

Business management

Dividing the equity pie: Who gets what when running a business?

Here, Luke Davis discusses the factors to consider for joint business owners when slicing up the the equity pie.

Finding and selling to customers

How to get your retail business ready for Christmas

In this piece, in association with Boost Capital, we look at how e-commerce companies should be gearing up now to cope with the Christmas rush.

Business Loans

How to choose the right funding partner for you

In this piece in association with Boost Capital, we look at the debt funding options to choose for an emerging business.

Employing & managing staff

Auto-enrolment and the pension impact on the smallest businesses

In this piece, in association with Boost Capital, we speak to companies about their thoughts on auto-enrolment and their advice to others about avoiding problems.

Alternative finance

Brexit one month on: A view from a fintech start-up

Russell Gould looks at the initial Brexit fears and explains why, one month on, some Fintech companies are set to flourish.

Business Loans

Getting a short-term unsecured loan as a small business

Here, in association with Boost Capital, we look at the unsecured loan marketplace and what can be achieved by way of business funding.

Marketing

How to grow your business awareness without social media

Here, we look at the marketing options outside of social media to raise business awareness.

Employing & managing staff

Beating absenteeism during the European Championships

In this piece, in conjunction with Boost Capital, we give some tips on managing staff while the European Championships are on.

News

Judges announced: British Small Business Awards 2016

The inaugural event from SmallBusiness.co.uk boasts some leading entrepreneurs, financiers and business luminaries.

Alternative finance

Alternative finance: Opportunities and risks 

Here's how alternative finance has stepped up to help companies get the funding they need.

Advice

How to get a mortgage as a freelancer

If you're looking to make a purchase on your first property and you're self-employed, how can you maximise your chances? Darren Fell looks into the matter.

Business Ideas & Planning

Navigating the formative stages of a business

Here, we interview two small companies about starting up, the challenges they faced and how they survived the first year.

Partner content

How businesses can manage the rise in employers’ National Insurance

Philip Welsh, product marketing manager at Sage, explains why employers’ National Insurance contributions (NIC) are rising in April 2025 – impacting employee costs, cashflow and margins for firms

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