Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
“A business absolutely devoted to service will have only one worry about profits. They will be embarrassingly large.” – Henry Ford
Accounting
Here, we break down a number of tactics business owners can use to extract profit from their business with one eye on tax-efficiency at all times.
Accounting
If, while employed and paying tax, I also set up as a sole trader, can I offset any trading losses against the PAYE I pay through my self-assessment?
Finding and selling to customers
Emily Coltman discusses how businesses can make the most of the Christmas period by finding the sweet spot between profit margin and revenue.
Advice
SmallBusiness.co.uk presents five ideas for increasing profitability and keeping your business in the black.
News
In an impromptu speech at Business Startup 2011, entrepreneur Doug Richard stressed the importance of small business owners focusing on profit over revenues.
Blog
In our survey this fortnight, we asked how close your business was to profitability. While 12 per cent of you sadly fear that you may never be profitable, the vast majority is positive about the future, with 68 per cent either already profitable or expecting to be so by next year.
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.