Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Articles on Research and Development (R&D) and its crucial role in driving innovation and competitiveness for small companies.
Business management
Darryl Hoy explains what R&D tax credits are, how they've changed and how to increase your chances of success, despite the crackdown
News
A consultation document from the Government published on Friday acknowledged there was “merit to the case for further support” to small and medium-sized businesses
News
Small businesses spent 4% more on research and development in 2021 than they did in 2020 – calling into question Chancellor’s decision to slash R&D investment incentives
Business Technology
In this piece, we talk about how businesses can improve the way they go about innovation and R&D to improve success rates and returns on investment.
Tax
Here, we take a look at the R&D tax credits facts you need to know and the mistakes you need to avoid while claiming.
Tax
Here’s how the government’s R&D Tax Credit initiatives are helping to foster innovation in small businesses across the UK.
Accounting
Here, Richard Stewart, founder of Untangl.co.uk, discusses how his company benefitted from R&D tax relief and EIS, and how yours can too.
Government Grants
Harry Norman discusses how his business received grants to further research and development into new technologies.
Export & Import
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world
Business Technology
With fraud posing a significant threat to small businesses, Rachael Tiffen from Cifas addresses the role of digital skills in fraud prevention
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.