From 'My dog chewed my invoice' to 'I was temporarily paralysed', you wont believe some of these client excuses for leaving invoices unpaid. more»

The British Business Bank (BBB) will provide a further £100m support package for small businesses and workers affected by the collapse of Carillion. 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»

The Federation of Small Businesses has urged government to provide immediate financial support for traders facing tough business rates increases, as local authorities continue to delay distribution of discretionary rate relief. more»

The UK government has admitted distribution of its £300m small business rate relief package will be delayed until after the upcoming general election. more»

Chancellor Philip Hammond used the Spring Budget to reveal three business rate reforms intended to soften the blow of rate increases and appease those hit hardest. more»

Chancellor Philip Hammond offered a lifeline to British pubs ahead of the business rate re-evaluation by unveiling a special discount in the Spring Budget 2017. more»

A lack of trust, understanding and available information is holding back self-employed workers from saving into pension schemes, a report published by Citizens Advice has found. more»

Edinburgh-based Step It Up Dance has taken an innovative approach to sport and exercise for kids, with its offering now available across many parts of Scotland. more»