Features

Market conditions are volatile and companies are laying off workers - it would appear that this is not the economic environment in which to start a company.

Latest Blogs

Andy Preston

Selling in a slowdown – Part 1

As a small business owner how does the recession make you feel?

Robert Craven

Recession blues #4: What’s to be done?

You can find numerous profit improvement checklists to ‘survive’ the recession. But, I have to ask, “So What?”

Special Reports

<h1>The power of disability</h1>

The power of disability

Businesses slowly turn attention to customers with disabilities.
<h1>SME web development: getting it right</h1>

SME web development: getting it right

What are the right questions to ask when outsourcing your web development?

Latest News

Tax too taxing on SMEs

Finance
Small business should be allowed to pay the tax they owe at a time when they are able says CIOT.
 

How to get online business mentoring

Management
Tips on how SME business owners and startups can connect with mentors on social networking sites.
 

Pre budget report predictions

Economy
PricewaterhouseCoopers say increased cash flow assistance for small business are very likely.
 

London business link gives warning

Economy
Affordable sales advice, web-design support and HR expertise are the areas London enterprises are most lacking in support.
 

Pound Sterling could be at worst level

Finance
Credit Suisse (NYSE:CS) believe in the long term the Pound Sterling won't get worse, and the dollar should strengthen.
 

BT: Small businesses embrace social networking

Sales and Marketing
UK small businesses increasingly turning to social networking as a marketing tool.
 

UK manufacturing skill boost

Management
Semta secures access to funding to boost skills in UK metals, mechanical and electric sectors.