A cookery school, a Bristol toy shop and the UK’s first dedicated butcher and bottled beer store are amongst the 100 independent UK firms that will be championed this year. more»

For the first in a new Business Advice series taking a closer look at the UK’s local currencies, we spoke to Amos Meiri, CEO of Colu, the Tel-Aviv-based tech firm powering the latest city-wide currency – the Liverpool Pound. 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»

Business owners are set to benefit from £440m made available by the government to increase superfast broadband rollout out across UK. more»

Screwfix operates under the tag line “where trade buys”. With a large product selection and a diverse customer base of tradespeople, it is an ideal retailer for small suppliers to try and target. more»

The Small Business Saturday campaign has seen its most successful year yet, as figures for this year revealed that consumers spent an estimated £717m with small firms across Britain. more»

The chancellor, Philip Hammond, has promised to invest £1bn in UK digital infrastructure by 2020/21 – implementing a full-fibre network. more»

Business Advice is once again right at the centre of The Business Show today (17 November), meeting ambitious entrepreneurs from all over the UK. more»

in the digital age, anyone who walks into a showroom or store will have done their research online and therefore know all of the important details about the products and services you’re offering. more»

When used effectively, technology can give small businesses a competitive edge, but for many it can be difficult to keep up with new technology, which can sometimes seem to change every day. more»