Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Archive of articles, news and guides about the hospitality business in the UK.
Business management
Damian Clarkson uses the hospitality industry to illustrate the importance of providing first-rate customer service.
Buying and selling a company
Here, Gareth Smyth looks at the key things to weigh up before purchasing a bed and breakfast business.
News
Independent hospitality businesses such as restaurants, pubs and cafes are trumping independent retail stores on the high street, research finds.
News
Businesses in the hospitality sector can no longer subsidise staff pay with tips.
Advice
Knowing your market is vital to running a successful restaurant, bed and breakfast or hotel in this competitive market. SmallBusiness.co.uk offers this advice on how to avoid common pitfalls within the hospitality industry.
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?
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade