If your firm doesn't benefit from government-backed business rates loopholes, what can owners do to circumvent the business rates rise in ways that are lawful and cost-effective? more»

Co-founder of Revive Eco, Scott Kennedy started his business as a way to provide a sustainable solution to dealing with coffee waste, and with as many as 55 million cups […] more»

Despite claims that 29% of SMEs businesses are expected to be negatively affected by Brexit, new and innovative startups are continuing to attract investment in the UK. But how is this the case? more»

It’s common knowledge that the road of a brand-new business is a rocky one. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), whilst small business survival rates in some industries […] more»

Writing for Business Advice, Ritam Gandhi, founder and director of Studio Graphene, considers the rapid growth of Britain's startup community and outlines three existing technologies that can be tapped into for a business advantage. more»

Ahead of Small Business Advice Week 2018, The Millennial Money Survey, has found 30% of UK millennials (4.6m people) aspire to start their own business. However, over a quarter of this group believe that money won't be "essential” to do it. more»

Not only is Norfolk a pretty face, with its countrysides, beaches and Broads, this "bootiful" region of the country is also home to some of Britain's best small businesses. more»

The reality is that 90% of startups fail – and ours was one of them. Failure was discouraging, but it also gave us an opportunity to learn from our mistakes. more»

For the first in a regular Business Advice series, we take a look at which promising startup companies exceeded their fundraising targets in June 2018, with a focus on seed investment. more»

Entrepreneurs from overseas who wish to start a business in the UK will be granted a new startup visa, the home secretary Sajid Javid has announced. more»