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

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

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

Driving ranges attract a wide range of customers, from families wanting a fun leisure activity to serious golfers refining their technique. Read our in-depth practical guide to starting up and running ...

Legally, all businesses must maintain accurate financial records and retain them for six years. As soon as you set up your business, start recording all your costs and sales you make. Keep receipts ...

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You'll need to be trained and experienced - in traditional and digital printing methods - if you want to set up as a commercial printer. Our practical guide will help you start up and run your own ...

There are more than 5.6 million business in the UK. Find how to guides for more than 180 different types of business if you are thinking of joining the small business ranks. Dropshipping has taken off ...

Whether you're thinking of making the move from a home office to a leased office or you are establishing your business in a commercial environment, renting office space is a big decision – and one ...

A well-written business plan is an essential tool for any business. Not only can it help you attract funding, it can also help you test your business idea. What should I include in a business plan?

The well-worn business cliché is true: turnover is vanity; profit is sanity; cash is reality. But what does it mean? Well, it's not simply a question of how much you sell or how much margin you add, ...