Barclays has today released £150 million in new funding for UK SMEs through the European Investment Bank (EIB) Loan Support Scheme, which includes a 2.5% upfront…
As businesses tighten their belt in a recession, the need for properly documented contracts is even more important than usual– it is well known that disputes…
Cheques will be phased out by October 2018, as long as there are adequate alternatives developed by that time, the body that oversees payments strategy has…
Dragon’s Den’s James Caan has handed the contract for revamping his personal and business website to digital marketing firm Digimax.
With Christmas just around the corner, children and adults will soon be getting into the festive spirit decorating their homes and wrapping up presents. This year…
One reoccurring topic which always seems to crop up when speaking to business owners is ‘when is the right time to bite the bullet and take…
The season to be merry is upon us as we rush to prepare for a few days off work. Then comes the strain of too much…
Figures revealed today by Business Link, at an event attended leading entrepreneurs and Business Link ambassadors: Karen Darby (Call Britannia), John Bird (Big Issue), Imran Hakim…
Every year, thousands of people close up their businesses and homes for the Christmas break without fully considering the disasters that could happen in their absence.…
With Christmas around the corner, retailers are already enjoying ringing tills and an uplift in sales, however recent research has revealed many are concerned that long…
Small business owners are putting work before their health, according to new research published today. The figures reveal that one in four (26%) small business chiefs…
The chancellor is providing more help to small businesses by extending the availability of the enterprise finance guarantee scheme by six months to September 2010. Under…
It is just a year since the Government rushed through, in a matter of days, a reduction in the VAT rate to 15%. We were told…
After digesting months of feedback and suggestions, Smarta, the free online business resource has launched a new, easier to use, and a more functional website. From…
Smarta.com, a free online business resource for small business owners, has joined forces with TV Dragon Deborah Meaden and Bebo Founder Michael Birch in a nationwide…