Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
The UK Economy archive.
News
The UK trade deficit in goods and services widened to £2.6 billion in November 2011, from a revised £1.9 billion in October, according to Office of National Statistics figures.
News
An economic survey of UK business reveals that while the economy has returned to growth, companies’ business confidence is suffering.
News
Gross domestic product (GDP) slumped by 0.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2010, sparking fears of higher unemployment in 2011.
News
Recovery will be slower than originally anticipated with a double-dip recession likely, warns the British Chambers of Commerce.
Business management
Here we speak to entrepreneurs and financial experts to find out how confident they are that we will see a recovery next year.
News
Entrepreneurs have welcomed the government's Low Carbon Industrial Strategy as a way to boost the economy and create new jobs.
News
'Surprisingly upbeat' figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal Britain's trade gap for goods has fallen from record highs.
Advice
With everyone feeling the pinch at the moment here's a look at how different industries have been faring, and what lies ahead.
News
Britain's economy will suffer if more students do not opt to study subjects such as science, technology, engineering and maths, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) says.
News
The 2012 Olympic Games will have a huge impact on businesses from all over the UK, not just London, it has been claimed.
News
SMEs are more likely to struggle due to financial strain imposed when "the economy gets tough" compared with larger businesses, claim economic experts.
Blog
Thinking about the recent spate of problems affecting businesses in rural areas, from the foot and mouth scare to the extreme weather, I want to touch on the issue of rural and urban enterprise and the apparent divide between them.
Partner content
In case you were in any doubt, here are five key benefits of switching your business bank account – and how to make the switch.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Partner content
Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.
Employing & managing staff
In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?