Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
News
Retail footfall in Germany has remained stubbornly low despite lockdown being lifted. Yet how German small businesses have adapted to COVID-19 offers valuable lessons
News
Figures show that late payment sums rose by 80 per cent to £23.4bn at the end of last year and FSB is asking the Government to take action
Marketing
Google awards free ad grants worth up to £800 each to UK small businesses that have advertised on the internet search giant in the past
Business management
Government has allowed pubs, hotels and restaurants to reopen on July 4 after publishing guidance on how to reopen your hospitality business. Here's what we know
Business management
Hairdressers and barber shops are able to open from July 4, but with extra safety measures in place
Buying and selling a company
In partnership with BusinessesForSale.com, Matthew Hernon lays out the landscape of buying and selling companies during COVID-19
News
How to reopen your small business - a SmallBusiness.co.uk guide to reopening your small business post coronavirus lockdown. All the official guidance so far
News
New recommendations ask the Scottish Government to take stakes in struggling businesses, among other measures to boost the economy
News
Former chancellor urges successor Rishi Sunak to slash national insurance and VAT for struggling small businesses
News
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called on the chancellor to help small businesses reopen and run safely post lockdown
Advice
Freelancing expert Dave Chaplin explains how to set your freelance rate, the importance of tailoring your CV and where to find your next project.
News
Treasury select committee says over 1m self-employed workers have slipped through the Government emergency coronavirus packages through no fault of their own
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.