Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
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.
Regardless of the type of industry you are entering, all potential business owners must conduct proper Market research, this above all else will help you to decide if there is actually an opportunity available for you.
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Here, Alistair Brown, chief technology officer at BrightHR, explains how businesses can prevent employees from stealing confidential data.
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In this article, we look at the ways you represent your business and how you could both strengthen existing relationships and pave the way for new ones.
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Auto enrolment is a necessity for British small businesses but it shouldn’t be onerous. Here, Garry Crackle from Opt Pensions, explores.
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Here, Mike Wilson is CEO of Smart Storage, explains the benefits of small businesses using self-storage units for stock and wares.
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Here, Andrew Clough, founder and managing director of The Brew, gives his input on how to get that all-important edge.
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American James Kornacki discusses the perilous road to investment for his wine purification company before taking the brand to the UK.
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Here are the steps businesses must take to ensure their lottery complies with the Gambling Act 2005.
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American James Kornacki discusses the perilous road to investment for his wine purification company before taking the brand to the UK.
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Here are the steps businesses must take to ensure their lottery complies with the Gambling Act 2005.
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Here, some key small business questions are put to Grant Thornton’s Business Growth Advisers.
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Here, Sam Boothroyd, founder of The Small Business Coach, discusses how he started, ran and sold an online accountancy practice.
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Here, we look at the various financial products you have at your disposal when it comes to financing your fleet.
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In this post Andrew Ogden, managing director at Broadcast Media Services, offers some top tips on how to prepare before you start performing in front of the camera.
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
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
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.