Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Advice on how to start your own business, with guides to help you plan, develop and finance a start-up company, plus recommendations on registering the business, its legal structure and finding financial backing for growth. Whether you are just beginning or have already taken the first steps and want to keep everything on track, our expert articles will give you the knowledge to help lead you to success, whilst maintaining a good work-life balance.
Starting a business can initially seem daunting, but with good support and a strong idea you can quickly pass through the key stages of the setting-up process and be able to launch your company with a solid foundation.
Topics covered include: regulations and requirements for company owners, finding and selecting the professional services you may need (such as banking, insurance, accountancy etc.), legal structure options (self-employed person, sole trader, a partnership or a limited company), business planning, UK start up funding sources and finding your first customers.
Many owners of start up and scale up businesses overlook the importance of protecting their intellectual property. Zain Ali (pictured) of Centuro Global explains what to do and why.
Business Ideas & Planning
Setting up a company
We talk to Emma Jones MBE about launching Enterprise Nation and the advice she has for young people thinking of going into business.
Business Ideas & Planning
Here, we discuss what to bear in mind before going into the hotel business.
Advice
We explore the essentials of starting a business in Cardiff such as funding, access to talent and travelling by paddle board.
Investing in a franchise
In association with BusinessesForSale.com, we take a look at the considerations you need to make when selling your franchise business.
Advice
Small business owners are failing to do basic checks, according to new research. Do you know what you should be looking for?
Advice
If you're unsure about starting a business in Newcastle, take a look at the vital stats and how four entrepreneurs did it.
Advice
New research shows that fleet businesses are prepared for a rise in e-commerce but efficiency remains a top priority.
Advice
If you're unsure about starting a business in Newcastle, take a look at the vital stats and how four entrepreneurs did it.
Advice
New research shows that fleet businesses are prepared for a rise in e-commerce but efficiency remains a top priority.
Startup Funding and Grants
Some entrepreneurs want to build a company without meeting the needs of a third party. Here's how to start a business with no funding.
Success stories
Daniela Paredes Fuentes, co-founder of Gravity Sketch, explains the story behind the 3D creation tool and how Instagram plays a major role.
Advice
If you want to know how to succeed in business and how to protect your family business it makes sense to discover what people who have succeeded in business and come from a family one suggest. These two books offer just that opportunity.
Advice
Find out where to apply for Southampton Science Park's 2019 Catalyst programme and how business accelerators can benefit your company.
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 Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
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