Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Business management
Forecasting is one of the cornerstones on which your business is built, and as such, should not be a task that is hurried or completed without due care and attention.
Business Technology
A report from the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) says that hundreds of businesses may face legal action because their websites are not accessible to disabled customers.
News
Got a question on VAT? Then it is always best to seek first-hand advice from the professionals on all finance matters that relate to your business, particularly where tax and VAT are concerned.
News
Business Link for London has launched a campaign to offer free advice to businesses based across London boroughs.
News
Small local businesses received a fillip with the news that over half the population would prefer to buy from them than from a large nationwide company, according to a survey from Lloyds TSB Business.
Buying and selling a company
If you intend to buy or start a business in the UK and you are not a British citizen, there are certain criteria you must fulfil.
News
The Government has announced a series of measures aimed at helping small business in areas such as finance, investment, innovation and skills.
News
An increasing number of people would like to start their own business, but many do not where to start, according to a survey from business adviser and accountant PKF.
Employing & managing staff
You can't prevent an employee leaving your business but there are steps you can take to ensure that important clients do not go with them.
Employing & managing staff
There are two ways of looking at high employee turnover rates: are you getting the right staff in the first place, and are you making sure that you are keeping your best staff? Losing staff can effectively kill a small business because your employees cover a range of tasks.
Small Business Banking
If your business has a strong hold in the overseas market, or you regularly receive and make payments in a foreign currency, then you may benefit from opening a foreign currency account.
Investing in a franchise
Andrew Michael opened his Bradford Kall Kwik outlet in 1987 and is now one of the printing business' longest serving and most successful franchisees.