Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Advice
Here, Etienne Krieger looks at the ways for older people to ensure their venture is as secure and successful as possible.
Blog
Over-50s are contributing more to the UK economy than under-50s, research shows. Robert Gordon, CEO of Hitachi Capital UK, explores the evidence.
News
Andy Briggs of Aviva sets out Business Champion vision to increase employment rate for 50-69 year olds.
Business management
Here, we talk to former England basketball player John Dabrowski about starting motivational training company JD Mindcoach and perceptions of senior people in business.
News
More than half a million over-55s are considering taking advantage of new pension freedoms to start a new business, research finds.
News
Over-55s are significantly more confident in their own abilities to start a business than 18-24 year-olds, research finds.
Advice
Old age doesn't have to be about daytime TV, free bus passes and gardening. SmallBusiness.co.uk meets the older entrepreneurs who have decided to be their own boss a little later in life.
Blog
Many were surprised to learn that the 85-year-old former Labour MP, Tony Benn, has invented a suitcase-cum-chair. Not least The Daily Mail, which chortled: ‘The scourge of capitalism turns entrepreneur by inventing the “Seatcase”.'
News
Older entrepreneurs are a thriving demographic force behind the creation of start-ups, according to research.
Business management
Margaret Wood started her engineering company ICW UK, which makes high-tech windows and windscreens, at the age of 46. Based in Yorkshire the 61-year-old entrepreneur received a Women Inventors in Industry award in 2003. Her company has a turnover of £400,000
Business management
Grandmother of four, Sue Scott-Horne decided to start educational resources company Egar after a broken ankle ended her 25-year career– with a little encouragement from Peter Jones.
News
Many retirees who intend to set up their own firm could be stopped by the compulsory retirement age from the government.
Partner content
Philip Welsh, product marketing manager at Sage explains why employers’ National Insurance contributions (NIC) are rising in April 2025 impacting employee costs, cash flow and margins for businesses around the country
Business Technology
With fraud posing a significant threat to small businesses, Rachael Tiffen from Cifas addresses the role of digital skills in fraud prevention
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.