The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is one of a growing number of business groups to have called for payment protection for thousands of Carillion sub-contractors. more»

A late payment complaints procedure has today been opened by government to help small business owners challenge poor supply chain practices by large firms. more»

The government has announced a series of reforms to change the way its contracted aid suppliers operate, pledging more opportunities for small UK businesses to enter the procurement process. more»

Almost half of government digital spending for public sector services is now with small technology businesses, according to official statistics, despite overall SME procurement opportunities seemingly in decline. more»

A new study has revealed one in two small business owners lost out on sales worth £10,000 in the last 12 months after unreasonable demands forced them to reject contracts. more»

What actually is the difference between contracts and deeds? Company owners should exercise caution signing agreements before first carefully considering their options and receiving advice. more»

Telecoms are essential for every business, but it’s easy to get bamboozled by the jargon. Whether you are in-contact already or just about to negotiate a new one, here are some key considerations. more»

When it comes to serving Britain's community of busy entrepreneurs, many business suppliers, from broadband to water, are failing to deliver. We're asking you to take your frustrations out on our survey and tell us what you really think of your suppliers. more»

Ian Makgill is the man behind Open Opps – a free online service that allows users to search public procurement opportunities in 80 different countries. more»

The Managing Cash Through Brexit guide has been published by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) to help company owners navigate uncertain economic times. more»