Franchises are popular and for good reason. They provide a safer alternative to starting a new business from scratch. There’s more support and an existing pool of customers to make money from. However, as with any business or investment, it’s ...

As a small business it’s easy to compare yourself with big brands and feel disheartened. However, there are plenty of benefits to being a small business and ways you can compete with the big shots in the market. Here’s how: ...

Repeat customers are one of a business’s most important assets. Getting new customers is great and should always be one of your top priorities but keeping them ensures more consistent profits. Customer retention is cheaper and more cost effective than ...

Data breaches are one of the top concerns for some companies and yet are barely considered at others. The truth is that any company, big or small, well established or brand new is at risk of a cyber-attack. No matter ...

Moving office is an exciting and stressful time for any business. Ideally you want a new space which promotes growth and productivity as well as morale for your staff. But how do you meet these requirements? We’ve put together a ...

The Government has announced the appointment of a panel of experts to diagnose issues affecting the health of the UK’s high streets and offer advice on how they can thrive. ...

Going into business with friends or family might seem a no-brainer. You’re all on the same page so it should work. However, it’s not that simple. Going into business with family can be a difficult one to navigate. If it ...

Efficiency is crucial to small business success. However, small businesses typically don’t have the tools, resources and economies of scale that bigger businesses have to make this possible. But this doesn’t mean you should abandon the aim of efficiency. Instead ...

The sun is shining and the office is no one’s favourite place to be right now. As a business owner, it’s often difficult to step away and take a break. However, taking a well-deserved break is really important for yourself ...

Are you keen to make your small business greener, but are put off by uncertainty about how or where to make changes – and the initial outlay? Then lets look at the grants and support available to help you in ...