To prevent a business from failing, the necessary financial, operational or management improvements must be made. This is in order to deliver profitable growth or set a course for a maximised profit on exit. more»
Low-earning self-employed workers receiving universal credit will be eligible for mentoring via the New Enterprise Allowance, the government has confirmed. more»
To assist small business owners in preparing for new data protection legislation, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has confirmed that a dedicated GDPR helpline will go live on 1 November 2017. more»
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has developed guidance to give small business owners and self-employed a range of fresh ideas to help tackle and improve mental health and wellbeing. more»
As cost pressures rise and more owners face challenges with their business in 2017, it’s important that a business owner suffering from a financial blip doesn’t perceive them as a precursor for failure. more»
In the last six years, 105,500 unemployed Britons have been given the resources needed to bring their business idea to life, as the government announces a latest milestone for the New Enterprise Allowance. more»
It’s been 12 months since the EU referendum in June 2016, but with Britain starting to look like a very different place, what do small business owners think about the impact of Brexit so far? more»
Local authorities have failed to deliver local business support for almost three quarters of business owners in Britain, according to a nationwide survey that assessed the outlook of UK enterprise. more»
Almost three quarters of small companies hold back from exporting due to a lack of experience and knowledge of international markets, as a new HSBC report highlights the demand for better government support for businesses. more»
Business accelerator Entrepreneurial Spark has launched Scalerator, as a means to helping promising Scottish startups have better support when trying to scale up more»
