Storm Eowyn looks set to cause disruption for UK SMEs this week, with strong and dangerous high winds as the Met Office ...

Research shows that many Brits are planning to start a side hustle in 2025; a new study has investigated which side gigs are ...

One in five of the businesses polled (20%) say it takes them over nine hours to gather materials for their tax returns. In ...

Its annual survey of SME owners shows that mounting business running costs tops the list of pressure points going into 2025, ...

In a well-set-up office (even if it's just a simple home office), the equipment, the systems and environment all contribute to making you and your business more efficient. Planning it properly from ...

It is difficult to know if a new business is going to succeed. But one can often work out that a business is likely to fail. By working out a marketing strategy, then writing it down as a detailed ...

You'll need plenty of working capital if you want to sell new motorcycles, so many dealers choose to only sell second-hand machines. Read our in-depth practical guide to starting up and running your ...

The right start-up financing gives your new business a solid financial base. It makes sure you have the funding to cover your short-term needs and to make the most of opportunities to grow. Working ...

Start up business ideas Develop and test your business idea and decide what form your business should take. Also in this topic ...

Your business plan outlines what your business does or will do and what you are trying to achieve. It explains what the market opportunity is, what makes your business special and how you will make it ...

Consumer habits have changed dramatically. The share of online retail sales in the UK has risen from just 12% on 2011 to 26.5% in 2022. Many businesses have long used their websites to generate ...

The starting point for any business plan is audience. Who is going to read it? What is the purpose of the plan - is it to secure funding? Maybe you need to attract a business partner. Although key ...