After the government recently launched a consultation aimed at tackling "grossly unfair" terms in supplier contracts, more needs to be done to help SMEs negotiate a fairer deal at the outset. more»
While the UK has moved above the US in the Doing Business study analysing ease of doing business globally, it still sits behind the likes of Singapore, New Zealand and Denmark. more»
Gordon Drakes is a senior associate at Fieldfisher, ranked last year by legal guide Chambers UK as the top law firm in franchising. He answers some of the most common questions posed by prospective franchisees and outlines the right way to approach signing up to start a franchise. more»
Our sourcing suppliers expert outlines the critical points to put to any potential supplier, before putting pen to paper. more»
New research compiled in partnership by Spend Network and innovation foundation Nesta has shed light on how much larger, and older, businesses dominate when it comes to winning bids for both local and central government contracts. more»
A five-step approach to making sure don't fall foul of rogue suppliers – including due diligence and negotiating an effective and thorough contract. more»
Darrell Sansom, managing director at AXA Business Insurance, provides an introduction to insurance for early-stage businesses and explains why it should move beyond a "to-do" list and not be something considered after it's too late. more»
