It’s easy to let good practice slip when you’re in the midst of the Christmas rush, but in fact it is the most important time to check carefully who you are doing business with, writes Rachel Mainwaring, operations director at Creditsafe. more»

The government has challenged Britain’s fintech innovators to develop new apps that will help renters boost their credit scores and get on the housing ladder, with £2m set aside for winning applicants. more»

Over half of UK micro company founders believe hidden energy costs are “crippling” the future of their business, according to new research. more»

International trading can be a scary leap from the comforts of trading at home for the owner of a small company. Rachel Mainwaring, operations director at Creditsafe, gives readers ten essential tips to provide an understanding in the most essential areas of international trading. more»

Since The Apprentice wrapped up filming in the spring of 2015, candidates featuring on the eleventh series have been busy setting up new firms. more»