The Start Up Idea of the Year competition will give three budding entrepreneurs the chance to win grants of up to £10,000.

Learn why business planning is an essential exercise if your business is to start and grow successfully, attract funding or target new markets. A business strategy will help you look at the bigger ...

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

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

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 ...

Independent labels have benefited from the resurgence in sales of vinyl records in recent years, although some cut costs by releasing only digital music. Our practical guide will help you start up and ...

When you start your own business, you'll face tough challenges and decisions. We share some of the key sources of free and paid-for advice. Running a small business can feel lonely at times. Combat ...

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 ...

The findings of the Uswitch report indicate that local authorities with a higher density of small businesses see lower unemployment benefit claims. In addition, ONS data reveals that many small ...

Selling your products and services to other businesses is not easy but the right approach can make a huge difference to your chances of winning new customers and making sales. Whether you are selling ...

The rising cost of running a business is the biggest worry for UK small firms - and many are questioning the government's support for SMEs, according to a new survey. Small and medium-sized businesses ...

Starting your business from your home can be one of the most effective ways to keep your overheads down. Emma Jones of Enterprise Nation answers some questions about how to get it right Is starting a ...