Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
This section takes you through every important aspect of how to run a successful business. It offers expert guides and advice articles on the key elements of business management such as employing staff, finding customers, marketing and sales, pricing, people management, office and home working, business technology and everything else an entrepreneur must tackle in order to succeed.
When we think savings, its usually in the context of personal finances but just as personal savings are vital for financial wellness, a business savings plan is key factor in keeping your business on track
Business management
Employing & managing staff
We take a look at Labour's Employment Rights Bill and how the business community has reacted to the measures
Business Technology
Streamlining your HR functions is key to running an efficient business. Here are seven HR software tools that can help you do just that.
Business Technology
With fraud posing a significant threat to small businesses, Rachael Tiffen from Cifas addresses the role of digital skills in fraud prevention
Business Technology
What's the best payment system for your small business? We review 11 of the best payment processors for UK SMEs.
Legal advice
SmallBusiness.co.uk and intellectual property specialist NOVAGRAAF provide this guide to trade marks and the benefits of registering them.
Legal advice
The overdue Procurement Act 2023 is finally in force. Shaun Toner explains how the new frameworks are advantageous to small businesses
Employing & managing staff
Let’s take a look at the process of finding and managing an overseas employees for your small business and which candidates to pick
Legal advice
The overdue Procurement Act 2023 is finally in force. Shaun Toner explains how the new frameworks are advantageous to small businesses
Employing & managing staff
Let’s take a look at the process of finding and managing an overseas employees for your small business and which candidates to pick
Employing & managing staff
Interested in hiring overseas talent? We're delving into Employer of Record - what it is, the pros and cons and if it's right for you
Employing & managing staff
Taking on an apprentice can inject youthful energy and ideas into your company. A guide to how to enrol an apprentice into your small business
Small Business Insurance
We'll be looking at what types of insurance you need as a dog walker, along with common extras and exclusions
Business management
Many small business owners will need to bring in additional support to help their business to scale up and achieve its potential
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.
Business Technology
With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!
Export & Import
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world