Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
The Procurement small business archive.
News
MBH offers way for entrepreneurs to enjoy advantages of being publicly listed company while retaining 100% control of their business
News
Outsourcers who fail to pay small business on time could be barred from Government contracts. But Whitehall has form when it comes to ignoring its own test, according to research
Accounting
Some of the biggest Government outsources face being axed from public-sector contracts if they fail to start paying small businesses on time
Business management
The public sector procurement system is daunting for many SMEs, but in this piece, Penny Godfrey of Millstream reveals how SMEs can make the process easier.
News
Procurement is just as vital for SMEs as it is for large corporates, according to new research.
Advice
Here, Duncan Brock explains how UK small businesses are in a great position to take advantage of the current political climate.
Finding and selling to customers
Here, Celestine Ekpenyong looks at how a small business should go about submitting a successful tender.
Business management
Pedro Paulo, CEO of e-procurement company Gatewit, gives tips on getting the most from your suppliers.
News
The government has announced the launch of a new website to help businesses find public sector contracting opportunities worth more than £10,000.
Blog
The government’s plans to make it easier for SMEs to apply for public sector contracts have been met with frustration by small businesses.
News
A review into the public sector contract procurement process has been welcomed by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), which hopes it will lead to a fairer deal for firms.
News
Size does matter when it comes to bagging Government contracts, according to small business lobby group the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
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.