Advice

This section provides expert advice for a small business owner looking to start and run a successful business. Read about case studies and lessons learned from like-minded professionals.

Benefits of a mortgage broker for small businesses

When you start a business, you need to take a lot of things into consideration. Here is why getting a mortgage broker can help small businesses.

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How your business can thrive in a university city

If you are looking to start a business in a university city, you need to know how to sell to students, here are some top tips to get you started.

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What route should your business take for its first car lease?

For small businesses, getting a vehicle can make a big difference, but what is the best option? Here we look at why car leasing is best.

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To err is human, to forgive is not always organisational policy!

Here, David Cliff, managing director of Gedanken, explains why businesses should embrace and learn from failure.

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Company directors can secure bigger mortgages by highlighting net profits

Here, Alastair McKee, managing director of One 77 Mortgages, explains how company directors can secure a higher mortgage through highlighting net profits.

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How to get unpaid invoices settled within four weeks

Here, Shweta Jhajharia of The London Coaching Group, guides us on a 4 week plan to chasing up unpaid invoices.

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An SME guide to renewable electricity

According to research 72 per cent of SMEs want to be more committed to renewable energy.

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Starting up a business in Brexit Britain

Here, Gregor Kleinknecht, partner in the business services department at Hunters Solicitors, tells us how to start a business in Brexit Britain.

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An SME guide to renewable electricity

According to research 72 per cent of SMEs want to be more committed to renewable energy.

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Starting up a business in Brexit Britain

Here, Gregor Kleinknecht, partner in the business services department at Hunters Solicitors, tells us how to start a business in Brexit Britain.

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Lessons learned from the Uber CEO crisis

Here, Jennifer Janson is author of The Reputation Playbook and chairman of Six Degrees, tells us what lessons can be learned from the Uber CEO crisis.

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Start-ups shrug off uncertainty to forecast strong growth

Research finds almost 90 per cent of start-ups are expecting sales growth next year – a quarter anticipate an increase in sales of more than 25 per cent.

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