Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Business management
Richard Stobart founded web and software development consultancy Unboxed Consulting four years ago.
News
Most workers are too worried about their jobs to call in sick, despite renewed fears of a swine flu epidemic.
Business Technology
In theory, technology should make your business more agile and efficient - unless, that is, you make the wrong purchases.
Blog
The uncertainty we all face has been exacerbated in recent years by, among other things, globalisation and the growing interconnectedness of the world.
Advice
If you manage costs correctly, a tight budget shouldn't necessarily hold back your desire to start your own business.
News
Businesses need to work more closely with universities, according to research by the CBI Higher Education Task Force.
Business management
Alibaba.com has helped Ian to ensure a healthy level of growth for the business despite the challenges thrown up by the current economic climate.
News
Small businesses are missing out on the benefits of business referrals, according to research by OpinionMatters on behalf of IT company Easynet Connect.
Business management
Sanchita Saha talks about her hopes for the networking site she founded, CitySocialising.com
Business Technology
While the 19th century had the factory, the 20th century became notorious for the office.
Legal advice
Q: I am one of two directors of a small private limited company. I would like advice on how best to remove the other director. We are equal shareholders.
News
The government’s Enterprise Guarantee (EFG) Scheme has come under a fresh round of criticism, with the vast majority of small businesses seeing ‘little point’ in applying for it.