With banks offering little by way of returns to commercial savers, how can small business owners keep their savings protected and generate a return? more»

Public speaking specialist Hanieh Vidmar offers startup founders seven pitching tips that could make the difference in front of investors. more»

As Dragons' Den returned to BBC Two screens last night, viewers were treated to warm scenes as Peter Jones invested £100,000 into an iced tea brand with humble beginnings. more»

Whether your business is 30 days or 30 years old, it’s not too early to start making preparations for your retirement. Just remember to be realistic – can your business keep you fed and watered? more»

Many people dream of starting their own business, but only some are bold enough to take the plunge. What usually stops people is the financial barrier of starting up, however, these brave business owners founded their businesses on a budget. more»

A new report has revealed that women are being put off launching entrepreneurial careers in the science and tech industry because of the stereotype that women's businesses belong in the lifestyle sector. more»

Maintaining a healthy level of cash flow can be problematic for businesses of every kind, particularly in the early days when there are limited cash reserves. However, there are certain industries and sectors that face greater cash flow pressures than others. more»

Don’t waste your weekend hanging out with your bank manager. Here are the top three key criteria for choosing a challenger bank. more»

For the first in a regular Business Advice series, we take a look at which promising startup companies exceeded their fundraising targets in June 2018, with a focus on seed investment. more»

As companies listed on London’s stock exchange register the best growth since early 2013, the strong performance of the FTSE 100 Index could mean greater investment opportunities for small businesses. more»