Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
The Public Sector small business archive.
News
The public sector, including the government and local authorities, spend around £284bn each year on goods and services. Yet 75% of small businesses never even apply for public sector contracts. Melanie Bryan guides you through the process.
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.
Accounting
Organisations in the public sector must now ensure IR35 status rather than the contractor, as businesses are urged to get clued up on new changes.
Accounting
Most contractors report that they would stop working in the public sector should they be found ‘inside’ IR35, new research reveals.
Accounting
Just 4 per cent of contractors believe public sector companies are ready for incoming IR35 changes on April the 6th.
News
Oxfam triumphs as the UK’s best not-for-profit, public sector employer, with charities dominating the ranking.
News
CIPD/Halogen survey finds post-referendum optimism among UK employees, but more work needed on development and career progression.
Government Grants
Kevin Lonergan of the Alba Innovation Centre gives tips on approaching grant funding applications and reveals what assistance is out there.
Business management
Following a successful model is key to the success of any P3 project.
News
Late payment by major public sector contractors to small and medium-sized enterprises continues to worsen, research finds.
News
Research has uncovered a significant discrepancy in absence trends between the public and private sectors.
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.
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.
Partner content
Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems