Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
More and more owner-managers are recognising that significant time savings can be made if they outsource this element of their operations to factoring specialists, says Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance.
Alternative finance
Alternative finance
If your original source of funding dries up or you fail to convince the bank manager, does that mean you should call it a day?
Alternative finance
More and more owner-managers are recognising that significant time savings can be made if they outsource this element of their operations to factoring specialists, says Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance.
Alternative finance
If your original source of funding dries up or you fail to convince the bank manager, does that mean you should call it a day?
Business management
SmallBusiness.co.uk asks an inspirational entrepreneur to share their experiences and offer advice for SMEs. With the benefit of hindsight, what do they wish they'd known when they started? This week it's Mark Chadwick, founder and director of carbon emissions management company Carbon Clear.
Marketing
The key to building a winning direct mail campaign is having a clear idea of your target market and selecting a list that matches this market.
Legal advice
Entrepreneurial businesses can make their fortunes through intellectual property. If they can hang onto it long enough, that is. Robert Tyerman investigates the murky world of IP protection
Accounting
If operating as a sole trader, profits (or losses) will be taxed under Income Tax rules and you can continue working in employment under PAYE (Pay As You Earn).
Accounting
No one likes paying tax, least of all small business owners, so here are some tips for ways to reduce your tax bill or claim back tax already paid.
News
Small and growing businesses looking to raise funds could benefit from two free and comprehensive guides launched by the Department of Trade & Industry.
News
A desire for independence is prompting two-thirds of Britain's workers to dream about starting their own business.
Business Loans
If your business plan and financial forecasts are sound, you may be feeling brave enough to approach a bank for funding.
Buying and selling a company
This fortnight Lesley-Anne McKenna asks what loans are available when buying a business.
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