Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
“London is a swarming, restless, bustling town, always on the go.”” – J.M. Barrie
Business Ideas & Planning
In this piece, we look at why high rents, tough competition and prohibitive initial start-up costs mean that London may not be the SME mecca it seems.
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Croydon has the UK’s fastest-growing economy as it increasingly becomes a leading business hub for technology companies, research finds.
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London and Manchester are way behind Oxford, Liverpool and Teesside in a league table of UK areas creating new goods and services, according to research.
Finding and selling to customers
As London gears up to host the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to companies about whether the promised business opportunities have materialised.
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The Capital has emerged as the area where small businesses make the biggest contribution to the local economy.
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Small businesses in the capital will pull the UK economy out of recession, said Mayor of London Boris Johnson last night.
Office & home working
If you're based in the capital and are looking for funding, there are a number of options out there.
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London mayor Boris Johnson has revealed that the third phase of the city's Low Emission Zone will be put on hold because of the impact it would have on small firms.
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The London Development Agency (LDA) has announced a £3.5 million design support programme for London's small businesses.
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Business Link for London has launched a campaign to offer free advice to businesses based across London boroughs.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
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.