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.
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.
Success stories
By 2042, almost a quarter of people living in the UK will be aged 65 or older, up from 18 per cent in 2016. The number of people aged over 70 who are in full- or part-time employment is steadily rising too, with around one in 12 of those still working compared to one in 22 working 10 years ago. Is starting your own business another option?
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade
Partner content
As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?
Partner content
Analogue phone systems are increasingly being replaced by smarter broadband based networks – here’s why you should consider switching
Partner content
David Malan, sales director of DocuWare for the UK and Ireland, explains how the platform can streamline your document management