Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
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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?
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Number of shop closures across the country hits five-year high with up to 18,000 expected to close this year
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Chancellor wants more time to design replacement of current Energy Bill Relief Scheme – leaving millions of small businesses in limbo
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Previously Government said energy cost support for businesses would only be extended for ‘vulnerable’ sectors post March 31 2023
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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
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
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Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng will unveil details of business emergency energy support package in next week’s emergency mini Budget
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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
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FSB chair Martin McTague says small firms are “crying out for a comprehensive response” including tax cuts and direct cash support
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