Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
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The cost of supplies and stock has rocketed by 21 per cent year on year, with nine out ten small firms reporting higher costs
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Government bows to pressure and backdates energy bill relief scheme to December 1 last year before the war in Ukraine broke out
Employing & managing staff
Here are six benefits that you can introduce to help your employees who may be struggling to cope with the cost of living crisis
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Energy grants could be offered to small businesses using Covid support mechanisms to head off thousands going bust
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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
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More than four in five businesses cite inflation as a growing worry in latest quarterly British Chambers of Commerce survey of business sentiment
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.