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Why forming alliances is so important for your business

In this article, Simon Joyce, managing director, Anchor Vans explains how making alliances between competitors can help your business.

Business management

Advice

The 15 best cities in the UK to start a business

Picking a location to start up your business can be tricky, with outlying costs and likely survival of your business a priority. We break down the 15 best cities to start a business.

Business management

Why forming alliances is so important for your business

In this article, Simon Joyce, managing director, Anchor Vans explains how making alliances between competitors can help your business.

Advice

The 15 best cities in the UK to start a business

Picking a location to start up your business can be tricky, with outlying costs and likely survival of your business a priority. We break down the 15 best cities to start a business.

Business management

Leadership training and how it worked for owner-managers

Steve Kempster draws on the experiences and lessons learnt from an owner-manager leadership training programme.

Investing in a franchise

How do I know if franchising is for me?

Here, we look at how to ensure you're making the right decision to invest in a franchise.

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.

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