Bills are now generated automatically through software and delivered under instruction – whether physically through a letterbox or electronically to an email inbox. But, it’s not all plain-sailing, as technology can be just as prone to errors as humans are. more»
Just 14 per cent of founders at small companies believe they have a perfect record on decision making, as new research reveals the most common small business mistakes made by Britain’s entrepreneurs. more»
Once your business is VAT registered, there is no escape from the regularity of dealing with VAT returns. Expert Jonathan Amponsah shares eight common VAT mistakes to avoid, and a way of seeing tax returns more positively. more»
Striking out on your own in business is a huge step, regardless of your professional background. You’re in charge of timekeeping, quality control and – most pertinently of all – financial stability. more»
Access to available cash is essential for investing in the things you need to run and grow your business. If you’re in a rush to access money and ease cash flow, here are five typical finance mistakes to avoid. more»
Kevin Jones from Shopblocks.com, takes a look at some of the common ecommerce mistakes even made by retail giant Amazon – and how you can avoid them: more»
Declaring that getting through a day without any drama is an achievement for a small business, Dhaba Lane's Upma Arora shares her colourful and inspiring story. more»
Effective leadership can be one of the most difficult skills to master when starting a business. Business coaching expert at the London Coaching Group, Shweta Jhajharia, revealed six of the most frequent leadership pitfalls micro business owners find themselves in. more»
Now growing into a successful digital news platform with some impressive partners, it hasn't always been smooth sailing for Olivia Cappuccini. She founded the company all by herself and has found decision making hard, but has big plans for Scenes of Reason. more»
Matthew Turner interviewed 163 successful entrepreneurs for his book, and found that many consider mistakes valuable lessons. He identified the key attributes of a business mistake so you can see what often leads to errors in the first place. more»
