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Fewer than 1 in 10 small businesses set up because they spot market gap

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

Setting up a company

Productivity Zone

Why boosting productivity means innovating small business technology

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.

Setting up a company

Fewer than 1 in 10 small businesses set up because they spot market gap

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

Productivity Zone

Why boosting productivity means innovating small business technology

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

6 tax breaks every small business should know about

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

Financing

Investment community to focus on inclusivity and support

A new initiative aims to create an inclusive and supportive investment community, teaching and advising investors how to help the businesses they invest in.

Advice

The essential guide to starting a business in Belfast

We're travelling over to the Emerald Isle to find out what it's like to launch a business in Northern Ireland's capital, Belfast.

Alternative finance

How to choose the right finance option for your SME

Philip Belamant explains the difference between loans and equity, and why specialist lenders who forward fund specific costs such as ad spend provide an alternative.

Accounting

Q&A – Sarah Turner, Angel Academe: ‘Women tend to talk more honestly about their business’

Sarah Turner, CEO and co-founder of Angel Academe, talks to us about issues affecting women founders and potential investors

Tax

Why small businesses are missing out on millions in R&D tax credit relief

Failed innovations can still reward a business’s bottom line, providing extra capital which can be reinvested through the research and development (R&D) and Patent Box tax credits. Mark Tighe explains.

Small Business Banking

Government launches scheme to help fund small builders

British Business Bank guarantees £1bn to banks that lend to small builders in effort to boost house building

Advice

Nearly half of co-founders buy their business partners out – survey

Most common reason for co-founders to split is disagreement over the company's direction, says new research.

Productivity Zone

How to make your office technology work for you

Productivity among UK businesses has flatlined. How can organisations blend technology with strategy and training to give themselves a much-needed boost?

News

Funding gap for women entrepreneurs hits £1.3tn

New research reveals a widening funding gap for women entrepreneurs, totting up to £1.3tn – but what is the situation like in the UK?

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

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

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

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

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.