Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
The traditional High Street remains a focus for small businesses and retailers across the country, despite the growth of Internet shopping and out-of-town retailing. This is our archive of articles with news and advice on the complex issue of the nation’s high streets.
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Britain's high streets could soon be invigorated by a new wave of entrepreneurs, according to a study.
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High street sales were slightly down in the year to April, but in line with expectations for the time of year, according to the Confederation of British Industry.
Blog
While it is encouraging that someone has made a constructive effort to breathe life back into our high streets, a more conclusive plan may be needed to resurrect them.
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Plans for a new supermarket ombudsman have been warmly received by small businesses.
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Boarded-up shops have tripled over the last year, says a report by The Local Data Company (LDC).
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The closure of high street shops is a long-term structural issue, rather than a short-term effect of the recession, says the Retail Think Tank (RTT).
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Some of the UK's biggest landlords have agreed to reduce costs for retailers, the British Property Federation (BPF) reveals.
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The century-old chain of Woolworths is the first high-profile casualty of the year. As it closes its doors for good, what lessons can be learned?
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has launched a campaign to help keep independent retailers on the high street.
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Britain's small businesses and local shops are losing out thanks to parking policies that drive customer to bigger competitors.
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Existing Sunday trading laws have been in place for over ten years and at present slightly favour small firms, but Government proposals to relax these laws to the detriment of SMEs have come up against strong resistance from the Federation of Small Businesses.
Business Loans
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Business Technology
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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.