As many would-be entrepreneurs often wonder, when is the best time in life to start a venture? Small Business Charter chairman and ByBox head Stuart Miller considers some well-known examples of startup founders that made it big, both early and later on in life. more»
Britain's small businesses are increasingly positive about recruiting former servicemen and reservists, with the number of firms seeing the benefits in hiring workers with service experience increasing over the last three years. more»
Julia Kermode, CEO at the FCSA, explains why taking on freelancers is a great way to flex the workforce in ways permanent employment simply doesn't allow. more»
Whether it is knowing which individuals are directing small business policy from within the government or who is at the head of vital campaigning and pressure groups attempting to influence the direction of future developments, those at the helm of micro and small businesses need to be aware. more»
Liverpool entrepreneur John Lewis is the managing director of SOG, and his company has created business locations for science and technology companies through a combination of providing scientific-grade commercial space alongside technical support skills on-site. more»
When Barenaked Foods founder Ross Mendham went on BBC investment show Dragons' Den in 2013 to pitch his business it had been in operation for two years. Set up to provide low carbohydrate and gluten-free products, goods have now reached the shelves of major supermarket Morrisons. more»
Franchising is becoming an increasingly popular option for people that like the idea of running their own business, but don't want the risk and overall responsibility that comes with that. Troy Tappenden, MD of Dream Doors, offers some guidance on whether it might be for you. more»
Model turned businesswoman Caprice Bourret on how she nearly lost her first business to ego and why research needs to be high up on your list of initial priorities. more»
I'm the director of Metro Bank Invoice and Asset Finance, and head up a team of 100 who look after all aspects of Metro Bank's SME offering including distribution and operations. more»
