Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
News
British businesses including Iceland and Burger King have complained to Ofgem about energy firms profiteering from non-domestic customers
Business management
From April 1, the Energy Bill Relief Scheme will be replaced with the Energy Bills Discount Scheme. How will it affect your small business?
News
Number of shop closures across the country hits five-year high with up to 18,000 expected to close this year
News
Chancellor wants more time to design replacement of current Energy Bill Relief Scheme – leaving millions of small businesses in limbo
News
Previously Government said energy cost support for businesses would only be extended for ‘vulnerable’ sectors post March 31 2023
News
The cost of supplies and stock has rocketed by 21 per cent year on year, with nine out ten small firms reporting higher costs
Business Technology
With the Government announcing an energy price cap for businesses today, here are seven tips for companies and staff to keep energy bills down, while continuing to innovate with IT
News
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng will unveil details of business emergency energy support package in next week’s emergency mini Budget
News
Energy firms warn that government has just days to finalise details of how business energy package will work if companies are to benefit this winter
News
FSB chair Martin McTague says small firms are “crying out for a comprehensive response” including tax cuts and direct cash support
Partner content
Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
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?
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade