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.

Small Business Insurance

The sudden death or critical illness of a founder can have unwelcome consequences for a small business. Your SME could pass into the hand’s of an unwelcome family member or even be sold to a rival. Shareholder Protection Insurance allows you to plan your succession as you want.

Employing & managing staff

Share options are a great way to recruit employees in a start-up. Here are things you should know, says George de Stacpoole

Setting up a company

Only 3pc of SMEs go into business because they want to be 'next big thing', says business lender Iwoca

Productivity Zone

Experts agree that Britain faces a productivity challenge. Keeping on top of IT will be increasingly important as we move into the age of the attention economy.

Tax

You could add thousands of pounds to your small business bottom line by applying these little-known tax breaks.