Social enterprisesto benefit from renewed Santander fund partnership
High street lender Santander is renewing its partnership with Crowdfunder, a crowdfunding platform, with a second phase of funding for the Santander Changemaker Fund. more»
Skills
Five ways small business owners can digitally upskill their workforce
Business leaders should be taking an active responsibility in ensuring their own employees have access to training and the chance to digitally upskill. more»
Three small company techniques for recruiting the right candidate
It can be incredibly difficult for an employer to end up recruiting the right candidate. Often a new hire will be someone who doesnt fit with the business, and brings little knowledge and enthusiasm to the team. more»
Small business threatened by prospect of losing EU workers
Over half of small UK business owners employing EU workers are concerned that post-Brexit immigration requirements will damage company growth, according to new research. more»
Meet Britain’s youngest CEO 11 year-oldjenk Oz
As the nation's youngest CEO and brains behind iCoolKid, Jenk Oz has some worthwhile advice for fellow young entrepreneurs on running a growing business. more»
Four strategies for small team meetings that will make more of your time
As a small business owner, how much of your life is spent in meetings? How often do you arrive late or leave early? Could you be doing anything else with your time? more»
Overcoming the taboo of going into business with friends
The old adage that one should never mix business with pleasure is rather tired, and should not be taken as gospel. Running a business with friends has as much chance of being a revelation as it does a disaster. more»
Why smart recruitment is the key to scaling your business
When your organisation becomes larger and more complicated, capable individuals are more important than ever and a sophisticated smart recruitment strategy becomes critical. more»
Why young people hold the key to small business growth
The Open University has suggested that the UK could reap an economic bonus worth 45bn by reducing unemployment among 20 to 24 year olds to ten per cent. more»
Get your first year of business experience in a few days on the Startup Bus
The problem with trying to help people with startups is that being a founder is not really something that can be taught. It is something you need to do and learn from your own mistakes. more»
