According to the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, the UK online alternative finance market volume rose by 35% in 2017 to £6.2bn. more»

The government has today announced a line of measures to protect flexible workers as part of a new workplace rights agenda. Here's what employers need to know. more»

Giving gifts and holding parties is part of the festive season. One way to make your money go further is to make the most of available tax reliefs. That way you leverage your money effectively and HMRC is kept happy. more»

Can friends and family ever really understand the work it takes to run your business? We caught up with wedding and events planner Natasha Corbin-Stewart to find out why she separates business and friendship and how she stays motivated in trying times. more»

The US concept of allowing staff to take unscheduled days off for an unspecified reason can help drive productivity, make you more attractive as an employer and foster a working culture of greater honesty and transparency. more»

Following his recent article on the right of freelancer’s to be credited for their creative work, Grid Law founder David Walker clarifies whether asserting moral rights can offer valid protection. more»

Pip Wilkins, CEO of the British Franchise Association (bfa), explains why franchising is a reduced-risk business option for entrepreneurs, before interviewing a multi-unit franchisee about his journey. more»

Alongside stimulating interest in places, pop-ups bring dynamism and vibrancy to areas. They also serve as a pipeline of businesses to enter more permanent bricks and mortar settings left vacant. more»

If you are the sole owner of a limited company, you may still want to own the intellectual property personally. So what is the process for this? more»

As Lord Sugar goes into business with swimwear designer Sian Gabbidon, we asked our panel of real-life entrepreneurs how they observed the final episode of The Apprentice 2018. more»