Need to know - advice for SMEs

Confidence ebbs from business owners

One in eight small business owners have lost confidence in the economy and think that trading conditions will worsen over the next year Read more

Insolvency figures on the rise

The number of businesses forced into administration or receivership has risen sharply Read more

Remote working project launched

A new scheme has been launched to help small businesses manage employees who work from home Read more

Risky business

One-third of new companies are operating without the relevant business insurance, according to insurance website Insurantz.com Read more

New ideas 'stifled in workplace'

The UK is full of inventive, creative people, but there are too many barriers to putting ideas into practice Read more

A range of business advice for the world of franchising and SMEs.

If you are already your own boss, ensure you keep up to date with the latest rules, news and legislation that may affect your franchise.

Money for a rainy day

The credit crunch has lead UK businesses to think more carefully about their money, with many more putting cash aside for a rainy day Read more

Sharing the health

Owners of small firms are keeping up with big businesses by encouraging their workers to lead healthy lifestyles a report concludes Read more

Government ignores its own rules

The Federation of Small Businesses says the government is failing to meet its commitments to common commencement dates and to reduce regulatory burdens Read more

Business failures rise

Global financial problems are having a clear impact on SMEs, with corporate failures increasing for the first time in over a year Read more

American Dream

UK Trade and Investment is offering marketing executives within SMEs the opportunity to 'have a nice day' in the USA… Read more

Sowing the seed

Finance South East has launched a £5 million Seed Fund to provide an alternative source of funding for ambitious companies seeking business development opportunities Read more

British more ambitious

The once-reserved British are becoming increasingly ambitious with over seven million believing they will become millionaires. A survey by Orange Business Services also found that two-thirds of that number expect to make their first million within 10 years... Read more.

 

 

How not to employ staff

Research from T-Mobile suggests that it is the bosses who need to brush up on their interview skills, not candidates... Read more

 

More bosses making millions

A record 1455 directors of private and public companies were paid a minimum of £1 million in 2007... Read more

 

Beer flat after smoking ban

Beer consumption in British pubs has fallen by 9.7 per cent since the smoking ban was introduced last July... Read more

 

Hobbies a good source of inspiration

Hobbies are providing an ever-increasing source of ideas for would-be entrepreneurs as people turn their passion into business... Read more

 

Public safety fear at building sites

The dangers of not segregating the public from construction work have been highlighted by the Health and Safety Executive... Read more

 

Older siblings make better entrepreneurs

Barclays Local Business survey has discovered that older siblings are the most likely to become successful entrepreneurs... Read more

 

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