Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
News and analysis on excesses in bureaucracy that are hindering UK SMEs.The Red Tape small business archive.
News
The government has revealed its Small Business Plan to show how it wants to back SMEs. Here's an idea of what's to come
News
As part of its Small Business Plan, the government is planning measures to make life easier for hospitality businesses
News
Business secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg simplifies regulations for thousands of businesses, raises threshold for employee numbers from 250 to 500
News
AXA's survey of small businesses finds few consider regulation and red tape is stifling their growth, but concerns emerge.
News
The biggest struggles for new SMEs in the UK are cost, red tape and understanding the legislation around how to set up a business.
News
Nearly half of small business owners say that too much red tape is the biggest barrier to entrepreneurship.
News
Hurdles like HR compliance, health and safety demands and pension admin are stopping owners from growing their enterprise.
Advice
Here, we look at why regulation can actually be a booster for business.
News
A business lobbying group is calling on a future government to protect the interests of small businesses regardless of the result of next month’s election.
News
Half of small and medium-sized businesses are worried that tough legislation will hamper their ability to grow in the next 12 months.
News
Reforms to street trading rules will make them both stronger and fairer, a government minister has said.
News
The prime minister has pledged to remove 3,000 business regulations which are holding back small business growth.
Partner content
In case you were in any doubt, here are five key benefits of switching your business bank account – and how to make the switch.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Partner content
Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.
Employing & managing staff
In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?