Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Advice
For students finishing their degrees, it can be hard to get started on their career. Here are five tips to help you get started.
News
Small businesses in the UK hold more attraction to students and graduates than larger companies, new research reveals.
News
Five years after graduation, 79 per cent of 2008/09 female graduates were in further study, sustained employment or both compared to 76 per cent of men.
Business Ideas & Planning
Here, we look at just a few of the ways a student can make extra income by setting up a business while studying.
News
Nearly one in three (30 per cent) 16-18 year olds expect to wait over a year to secure a job after leaving full-time education, according to a study.
News
UK students currently run more than 52,000 companies, research finds.
News
Company owners feel that young people are not ready for the workplace upon leaving the education system, finds research.
News
Students want universities to better explain how to develop important workplace competencies, according to a survey.
News
Business must show more support for young people following the tuition fee rises, says an employers group.
News
Taking on students for work experience placement years can bring benefits to small businesses, executives say.
News
SMEs could benefit from an undergraduate work placement scheme designed to tackle a problem or a new opportunity which a smaller business may not have the time, resources or in-house skills to deal with.
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?
Business Technology
Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.