Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Business management
When the pandemic hit, artisanal pasta delivery start-up Pasta Evangelists was forced to scale up - and fast
News
Small business website achieves record readership, with 1.3m owner-managers turning to the site for industry news in March
Running a Business
Stitch & Story, a digital knitting and crafts brand, saw its online sales jump by nearly 1,000% when lockdown was announced – only for its warehouse to announce it was shutting its doors
Government Grants
The Treasury has announced a £3,000 grant for businesses that do not pay business rates to help them survive the coronavirus pandemic – how do you apply for it?
News
The Scottish government has launched a helpline for small businesses coping with the unfolding coronavirus pandemic
News
What Budget 2020 means for small business - expert analysis, reaction and live coverage from the House of Commons as chancellor Rishi Sunak delivers his first Budget.
News
Volatile currencies, tariffs and customs checks are just some of the uncertainties if the EU and UK cannot agree a trade deal
Advice
Making the transition from freelancer to small business can be pretty daunting. In this piece, we look at how to prepare for the switch.
Export & Import
More UK companies are exporting than ever, but it shouldn't be limited to big business, according to Geoff Runcie of Morgan Goodwin.
Advice
In this piece, in association with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), we look at the measures your early-stage company can take to appear larger and more established.
News
The Chartered Management Institute has backed the new prime minister’s pledge to make business fairer and work for the many, not the few.
News
Three quarters of UK small companies believe that the government disproportionately looks after the needs of big businesses, according to a study.
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.