A new study has found that small businesses in the UK achieve higher revenues when they use accountants and bookkeepers to ...

As the United Nations COP 29 climate summit begins, new research by the British Chambers of Commerce has found that there is ...

Microsoft's diverse applications, including Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and Teams, provide essential tools for data management, document creation and collaboration. By automating tasks and ...

A start up’s budget may be tight, but the right office furniture is an investment in your team’s comfort and productivity.

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

Many people struggle with the financial side of managing their small business. Not everyone has a head for figures - or goes into business seemingly to become a part-time accountant. While there are ...

Cash flow is vitally important to any business. Rory MccGwire, founder of the Donut websites, looks at why cash flow matters and the different ways you can improve it Why is cash flow important? A ...

Raising enough money to start a small business can be difficult. The process begins with working out your start-up and operating costs for the year, which you can compare against anticipated sales.

When you are selling your products or services, how do you handle the objection that you are too expensive? Andy Preston of Outstanding Results has four ways to help you sell without having to resort ...

Invite your bank contact to visit your premises to meet key employees and to get a better understanding of your business. Use ...

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 ...

Your prices can have a dramatic effect on sales and profits. The right prices need to be low enough to be competitive while still being high enough to protect your profit margins. While your costs ...