Small online retailers ready for last-minute sales surge
Almost a third of digital small businesses are expecting strong demand over the last three trading days before Christmas, according to new research by eBay. more»
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Have you been affected by vehicle theft?
Vehicle theft has become an increasing threat to small businesses, with over 10 per cent of vehicles stolen between 2009 and 2014 belonging to a company rather than an individual. more»
More than one quarter of UK small businesses have no business plan
Britain's small firms could be missing out on some 25bn in revenue by not having a business plan to guide decision making, according to new research by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr). more»
panic Saturday? to see huge boost to in-store sales
Last minute shopping on Panic Saturday? could see in-store sales sky-rocket for small businesses this weekend, as shoppers are set to flood to high-streets. more»
The small business advent calendar: 16 December The next treat is unveiled
For today's festive small business treat there's some pop psychology on offer. more»
Red tape and late payments holding back small UK firms
Late payments put the brakes on the growth ambitions of more than one in five small businesses in 2015, according to HitachI Capital's latest quarterly British Business Barometer. more»
The small business advent calendar: 15 December Another festive treat is revealed
With only ten days left until Christmas, there's a real treat in store behind today's door and it involves spending less time on email. more»
The small business advent calendar: 14 December More festive trivia
Today's door is flung open to reveal an uplifting reminder that one failed startup doesnt mean you can't scale the heights of entrepreneurial success. more»
Small Business Saturday success for retailers but festive season still presents challenges
SME retailers saw sales increase by 16 per cent this Small Business Saturday, according to new research by inventory management provider Brightpearl. more»
The small business advent calendar: 13 December Another door, another festive insight
Behind today's door is a fact about fright that might surprise you. Franklin D Roosevelt once said that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself? and for would-be entrepreneurs in many parts of world his remark rings true. more»
