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Sherry Coutu: ‘I’m probably on LinkedIn for two hours a day’

In this podcast episode Anna Jordan meets Sherry Coutu, a serial entrepreneur, angel investor and leading name in the UK digital sector

Podcasts

News

4 lessons from Germany on how British SMEs can thrive post lockdown

Retail footfall in Germany has remained stubbornly low despite lockdown being lifted. Yet how German small businesses have adapted to COVID-19 offers valuable lessons

Podcasts

Sherry Coutu: ‘I’m probably on LinkedIn for two hours a day’

In this podcast episode Anna Jordan meets Sherry Coutu, a serial entrepreneur, angel investor and leading name in the UK digital sector

News

4 lessons from Germany on how British SMEs can thrive post lockdown

Retail footfall in Germany has remained stubbornly low despite lockdown being lifted. Yet how German small businesses have adapted to COVID-19 offers valuable lessons

Advice

Top 10 tips for single parents who want to start their own business

Single parents start their new businesses with less money than most start-ups and they work longer hours. Joanna Morris shares 10 tips to make your single-mum (or dad) business a success

News

Legal & General launches £6m grant fund – how to apply

Legal & General's grant is open to businesses promoting health ageing. If you're eligible, here's how you can apply.

Business Ideas & Planning

5 best ideas to start a small business post coronavirus

With many facing redundancy as businesses emerge from lockdown and those on furlough lose their jobs, here are five low-cost ideas for starting your own business post Covid-19

Business Technology

Q&A with ContractZen CEO Markus Mikola

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated how we all work remotely. However, digital security – especially when it comes to sensitive documents – has never been more paramount. ContractZen CEO Markus Mikola talks about the new normal

Small Business Banking

State could take equity in small businesses, suggests Lloyds chairman

Lord Blackwell, chairman of Lloyds, says government could convert bad coronavirus emergency loan debt into equity, giving it stakes in thousands of small businesses

Starting a Business

How I started my business – Zaffrin O’Sullivan, Five Dot Botanics

Zaffrin O’Sullivan created her skincare brand Five Dot Botanics to answer a consumer need for transparency and simplicity in ingredients. Today, her brand is stocked in Holland & Barrett health food stores

News

Chancellor cuts entrepreneurs’ relief lifetime limit from £10m to £1m

Rishi Sunak has reformed Entrepreneurs' Relief rather than abolishing it in his Budget. We see what the experts have to say

News

Budget 2020 what it means for small business – analysis and live blog

What Budget 2020 means for small business - expert analysis, reaction and live coverage from the House of Commons as chancellor Rishi Sunak delivers his first Budget.

Business Loans

Where female entrepreneurs can get a business loan

One of the greatest challenges for female entrepreneurs is securing finance. Boost your company's growth with these business loans

International Business

Doing business abroad: The top 3 countries for international expansion

This year may be the right time to expand your small business – here are three countries to keep on your radar.

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

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

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.

Business Technology

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!

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