Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
The Recession small business archive.
News
Six out of ten business owners consider throwing in towel, buffeted by inflation, soaring energy bills and an economy heading into recession
News
Recession ‘a very live concern’ as CBI outlines 7 interventions to boost growth before autumn budget
Advice
Thinking of starting your own business during a recession? 5 reasons why now could be a good time and 4 legal steps you should take
News
Environmental concerns have been pushed to one side as the recession has forced small businesses to refocus their priorities.
News
Workers are turning to antidepressants as a consequence of challenging market conditions.
News
The UK economy grew by 0.1 per cent in the last quarter of 2009 officially ending the recession.
Business Ideas & Planning
Microsoft, Hewlett Packard and General Electric were all founded during slumps - proving the tenacity of great business ideas.
News
A large proportion of tradesmen (plumbers, electricians and carpenters) don’t expect to be in business by the end of the year.
News
Employers are changing how they organise their workforce in light of the recession, new research from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) suggests.
News
A large proportion of small businesses believe the worst of the recession is behind them.
News
Trade credit insurance is 'vital' in helping companies survive the current economic troubles, it has been claimed.
Accounting
In these uncertain times it’s important to keep your cool and make the right decisions.
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
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade