Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Two-thirds of companies think new technology will grow their business, yet nearly half feel unconfident about using it. Colin O’Flaherty offers a checklist of what to think about when buying-in tech
Business Technology
Business Ideas & Planning
The threat of a hard Brexit has not gone away, it’s just been postponed. Manufacturer Victoria Brocklesby shares her tips for coping with the ongoing uncertainty
Business Technology
Two-thirds of companies think new technology will grow their business, yet nearly half feel unconfident about using it. Colin O’Flaherty offers a checklist of what to think about when buying-in tech
Business Ideas & Planning
The threat of a hard Brexit has not gone away, it’s just been postponed. Manufacturer Victoria Brocklesby shares her tips for coping with the ongoing uncertainty
Podcasts
Timo Boldt is the founder and CEO of recipe box service, Gousto – and the latest guest on the Small Business Snippets podcast.
Accounting
Many freelance contractors will need to wind up their personal companies ahead of IR35 being rolled out to the private sector this April. John Bell offers a step-by-step guide as to what to do.
News
New research shows that young entrepreneurs don't relate to the UK's leading faces in business despite having just as much ambition.
Office & home working
Here, we look at the perks of serviced offices, often seen as a flexible option for young businesses.
Advice
Oxford is a very popular spot for starting a business, so we thought we'd look at what it's like to be based there.
Podcasts
In the latest Small Business Snippets podcast, Anna Jordan meets entrepreneur and former Dragon, Piers Linney.
Business Loans
Asset finance is helpful if you need to buy equipment or transport to grow your small business but don’t have ready cash. It can also be advantageous for tax purposes.
Setting up a company
If you're looking into starting a business in Bristol, this guide may help to answer some of the questions rattling around your mind
Alternative finance
Tax-based startup funding raised through the Government’s SEIS and EIS schemes is amplified if you work with a tech startup specialist, argues Alistair Marsden.
Setting up a company
Is Birmingham the right place for starting your business? We explore the city's key lifestyle indicators and speak to firms who set up there.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis
Investing in a franchise
Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.