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Business costs

Articles and guides for UK small businesses on the always important topic of controlling and reducing business costs.

News

‘Cost of business’ crisis spiraling warn firms

Ministers urged to provide Covid-style support for smaller businesses to head off 'cost-of-doing-business' crisis as energy costs predicted to rise fourfold

Business management

Hidden business costs to be aware of when starting a business venture

Here, we look at the hidden costs that entrepreneurs should keep on top off when starting up and running a business.

News

Costs are one of the biggest struggles for businesses

According to research from Opus Energy, forty per cent of SMEs agree that costs are one of the biggest challenges they face.

Startup Funding and Grants

How much does it really cost to start a small business?

Here, we break down where your money is likely to be spent when starting your new business.

Advice

Top small business tips on saving costs

Here Bobby Lane, business agony uncle and partner at SSH LLP gives his top tips on keeping a lid on costs.

News

Small business confidence recovers despite surging costs

Small businesses across the country report a rise in confidence despite spiralling costs to continue running the business.

News

SMEs slash costs to get fit for strong growth in 2017

New research from Hitachi Capital Business Finance shows that UK SMEs are now placing high priority on cost control to boost growth.

Legal advice

How small businesses can tap into the benefits of a new water market

The deregulation of English water means that 1.2 million businesses will have access to choice in supplier for the first time.

News

Rising costs start to bite as UK SMEs look to tighten their belts

Small and medium sized firms signal rising costs as their number one concern for investment going into the year.

News

The biggest concern for small businesses is rising costs

Over a fifth (22 per cent) of UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) cite rising costs as their biggest concern going into 2017.

News

English small businesses are unprepared for water deregulation

English businesses are not preparing for the opportunities that the new water deregulation will offer, a new study finds.

News

UK small businesses plan to reduce costs in 2017

Brexit has sparked the urge for companies to cut back, with rising costs, uncertainty and financial concerns troubling small businesses.

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

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

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

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.

Partner content

16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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