Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Articles, news and advice guides on starting a business in the UK.
Setting up a company
Is Birmingham the right place for starting your business? We explore the city's key lifestyle indicators and speak to firms who set up there.
Advice
There’s no need to go it alone – here are four places where you can get the support you need when starting up a new business
Advice
We're travelling over to the Emerald Isle to find out what it's like to launch a business in Northern Ireland's capital, Belfast.
Advice
We explore the essentials of starting a business in Cardiff such as funding, access to talent and travelling by paddle board.
Podcasts
Anna Jordan meets Lara Khalaf, a Syrian-born personal coach, executive coach and leadership trainer.
Advice
If you're unsure about starting a business in Newcastle, take a look at the vital stats and how four entrepreneurs did it.
Startup Funding and Grants
Some entrepreneurs want to build a company without meeting the needs of a third party. Here's how to start a business with no funding.
Marketing
We run you through the essentials of how to start a small business podcast, talking to three entrepreneurs about what they've learned.
Advice
Leeds is a growing hotspot for small business owners. If you're unsure, here's more about what it's like to live and launch a start-up there.
Advice
Glasgow has a lot to offer start-up business owners and it's becoming an increasingly popular area to live in, too. Here's why you should consider it.
News
Brighton is the best place to start a business in 2018, according to new research by Informi. Here's why they rate it.
Advice
Starting a business in an industry unknown to you? We explore how to make the transition and ask two other entrepreneurs for their advice.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
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?
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade
Partner content
As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?