Advice from business founders for new start-ups
Here, we talk to two entrepreneurs and reveal why you shouldn't dismiss starting your own business.
Business Ideas & Planning
Here, we talk to two entrepreneurs and reveal why you shouldn't dismiss starting your own business.
Business Ideas & Planning
News
London’s small businesses are abandoning traditional bank funding and embracing alternative finance, research finds.
Business Ideas & Planning
Here, we talk to two entrepreneurs and reveal why you shouldn't dismiss starting your own business.
News
London’s small businesses are abandoning traditional bank funding and embracing alternative finance, research finds.
Advice
Here, in association with the Federation of Small Businesses, we speak to companies about the measures they are taking to be more energy efficient, not just for cost-saving purposes but also out of respect for the environment.
News
The number of new business start-ups has grown by 28 per cent across the UK over the past year, research finds.
Employing & managing staff
Alan Price explains why an environment of learning is a necessity to help build and grow an organisation.
Startup Funding and Grants
If you're facing a funding challenge, the thoughts outlined in this article by Kevin Lonergan should help you formulate a plan of attack that doesn't leave you bankrupt or burning the candle at both ends.
News
UK small and medium-sized businesses are predicting an average increase in turnover of 37 per cent over the next five years, research finds.
Startup Funding and Grants
Melanie Luff explores the options to bear in mind when looking for funding as a start-up.
Buying and selling a company
Deciding to be your own boss is often a lightbulb moment, but finding the right way to achieve this will be your first challenge; should you start a business from scratch or buy one that's ready to go?
Business management
Here, Michael Wood mulls over the balance between acting on impulse and being more meticulous when preparing for your life in business.
Advice
Henry Catchpole discusses the role of company secretary and what is really required.
News
A new scheme to place apprentices in small and medium-sized quoted companies has been announced.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
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
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
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world