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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?

News

News

One third of SMEs delay growth and investment, citing Brexit uncertainty

8% of SMEs claim to have already made people redundant in face of looming Brexit deadline, double the percentage looking to hire

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?

News

One third of SMEs delay growth and investment, citing Brexit uncertainty

8% of SMEs claim to have already made people redundant in face of looming Brexit deadline, double the percentage looking to hire

Buying and selling a company

10 questions to ask your business partner before buying a company together

In partnership with BusinessesForSale.com, we look at the questions you should be asking your business partner before buying a company.

Buying and selling a company

Financing the purchase of a small business

Here, we provide some options for people thinking about buying an existing company.

Advice

The essential guide to starting a business in Cardiff

We explore the essentials of starting a business in Cardiff such as funding, access to talent and travelling by paddle board.

Productivity Zone

How reducing your carbon footprint can increase business productivity

Coupling new ways of working with the latest technology reduces your carbon footprint while increasing productivity and the bottom line

Business management

Entrepreneur Q&A: Jonathan Papworth, director of Person Centred Software

Jonathan Papworth is the co-founder and director of Person Centred Software, a firm who specialises in software for social care workers.

Advice

The essential guide to starting a business in Leeds

Leeds is a growing hotspot for small business owners. If you're unsure, here's more about what it's like to live and launch a start-up there.

Employing & managing staff

Reskillling and upskilling: the key to success in the digital revolution

Helping employees to develop is crucial to business success. Olivia Parrish from Haines Watts explains what employers need to know about reskilling and upskilling their staff.

Finding and selling to customers

Are customer loyalty programs worth the big claims?

Customer loyalty programs have been around for a long time and we can look to successful schemes to help improve our own.

Business Technology

These are the practical applications of AI for small businesses in the UK

There are now lots of practical ways in which small businesses can use artificial intelligence in their business to improve efficiencies.

Business Technology

How technology is transforming business growth

Royston Guest, CEO of Pti Worldwide, discusses how technology's capability to overturn businesses or even industries is both a warning and an opportunity for businesses looking to grow.

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

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 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