Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Articles and news focused on the construction sector part of the UK economy.
Government Grants
Industries like construction and fisheries have grants to help cover the cost of health and safety training
Alternative finance
Funding Options explain what construction finance is and what options are out there for SMEs in the construction industry
Small Business Banking
British Business Bank guarantees £1bn to banks that lend to small builders in effort to boost house building
News
New research reveals that more women are researching courses which are typically male-dominated, hinting at a decline in gender splits.
News
3,967 businesses ceased trading in the first quarter of 2017 due to an increase in insolvencies in UK small businesses.
Advice
Here, we look at the rise and fall of asbestos and why business owners should be familiar with asbestos standards for construction workers and employers.
News
Recruiting more women to trades like plumbing, electrical, landscaping and building is just as economically vital as getting more women onto FTSE 100 boards.
News
Construction subcontractors must accept the terms of contracts with large construction firms or risk of losing business, a new study finds.
News
The number of females in professional construction roles is less than many analysts predicted, a new study reveals.
News
A lack of awareness about what counts as research and development in construction means companies are missing out on millions of pounds in tax rebates.
News
The construction sector is being urged to find new ways to attract workers to the sector after a study has found that more than half of the UK population is struggling to hire a tradesperson.
Accounting
Businesses in the construction sector have been hit hardest of any UK sector by longer waits for their invoices to be paid, with delays increasing 22 per cent in the last year from 67 days to 82 days.
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.
Partner content
Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems