Small & medium business

Articles

  • Franchising - an alternative way to set up in business

    Interested in buying a franchise?  Find out what's involved and how it can your new business a kick-start..

    02/07/2008

  • Seven tips for surviving a downturn

    What can a company do during an economic slowdown? In this article, we look at seven ways you can protect yourself from tough times.

    02/07/2008

  • 10 tips for socially responsible business

    Corporate Social Responsibility is moving up the business agenda with customers demanding to know your credentials. Find out how to implement it and reap the benefits to your bottom line.

    30/06/2008

  • A simple guide to outsourcing

    Allowing someone else to handle your company’s IT requirements might sound like a daunting decision to take. But, the chances are that outsourcing is already a part of your business set-up. And, as long as the figures stack up, the shift to out-of-house can be just another logical business move

    27/06/2008

  • How to impress the bank manager

    A good business plan? A good credit record? Or simply a smart suit? What does a bank manager really look for when you go to them for help?

    26/06/2008

  • Five great British innovators

    In business, and especially during tough times, innovation is a key weapon in driving success. But what does it mean to be an innovator?

    26/06/2008

  • Building your brand

    How do you make the leap from being a name to being a brand? In this feature, we look at the benefits of branding, and how it can help your company to take the next big step on the path to success.

    26/06/2008

  • Surviving the downturn

    Read any papers, and you’ll know the country is going through tough times. But are things really as bad as they seem? Find out what’s really going on with the economy – and how you can make the right decisions to keep your business thriving.

    26/06/2008

  • Getting a business grant

    There are many kinds of grant out there, for everything from business expansion to “going green”. We look at the kinds of grants that are available, and what you need to do to maximise your chances of getting them.

    26/06/2008

  • Ten tips to deliver a winning pitch

    Communications guru and author of The Jelly Effect, Andy Bounds explains how to create and deliver the perfect pitch and win more business.

    17/06/2008