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What are the three most important technologies for SMEs?

Dan Martland, head of technical testing at Edge Testing, offers his insight into the three most important technologies for SMEs in their digital transformation journeys.

Business Technology

Advice

How to future proof your small business

In the wake of the Carillion collapse, Darren Upson, director of Small Business at Xero, talks about how to future proof small businesses.

Business Technology

What are the three most important technologies for SMEs?

Dan Martland, head of technical testing at Edge Testing, offers his insight into the three most important technologies for SMEs in their digital transformation journeys.

Advice

How to future proof your small business

In the wake of the Carillion collapse, Darren Upson, director of Small Business at Xero, talks about how to future proof small businesses.

News

CEO optimism booms despite increasing anxiety over threats to growth

Optimism in global economic growth reaches record level and rises in all countries, according to new research.

Business Technology

Business got talent? How cloud technology could help you retain it

Paul Blore, managing director of Netmetix, explains how cloud computing can help them deliver a winning performance.

Productivity Zone

Nine in ten London SMEs are struggling with productivity

Ninety-three per cent of SMEs in London are struggling with productivity. This is in comparison to just 78 per cent across Yorkshire, the South West and East England.

Accounting

Entertaining in your business: Can you claim tax relief?

Are you able to claim on the cost of entertaining someone, and what are the implications for VAT? Emily Coltman, chief accountant at FreeAgent, gives the answers.

Business management

Ten ways business leaders can detox their business

Ian Baxter, chairman and founder of Baxter Freight, explains when business leaders should consider a detox for their company.

Alternative finance

How can a merchant cash advance help fund your business?

You need to provide the best experiences for your customers. But a competitive market doesn't give small businesses any breaks. You can move your business forward with a merchant cash advance.

Accounting

Retailers may struggle to comply with impending accountancy rules

An estimated 90 per cent of UK high street retailers have yet to capture all their accountancy data and are potentially living beyond their means.

Buying and selling a company

UK businesses for sale: A review of what’s on the market

In this piece, in association with BusinessesForSale.com, we explore a range of UK businesses for sale and discuss why they are ideal purchases.

Advice

The company offering kitchen space for food businesses

Here Will Beresford, co-founder of FoodStars, explains the challenges he faced when establishing his business, which provides kitchen space for food companies.

News

Half of UK startups do not offer stock options to employees

New research shows that half of UK startups do not offer stock options to their employees as a benefit.

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.