Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Business Ideas & Planning
From pet massage to supplements, holistic pet care offers a goldmine of opportunities for entrepreneurs with a fondness for furry friends...
News
New research shows that employers are increasingly allowing pets in the office, now estimated at one in five British workplaces.
Productivity Zone
Struggling to keep the productivity levels of your business up? Maybe you should consider getting an office dog!
Office & home working
Ben Lobel talks to employers and staff about what it means for morale, and sometimes marketability, to bring a faithful friend to work.
Business management
Abi Purser started Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel in 2010, and franchised the business soon after. SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to her about starting up.
News
Some 85 per cent of employees who have dogs would bring them into the office given the opportunity, finds research.
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.