As the United Nations COP 29 climate summit begins, new research by the British Chambers of Commerce has found that there is ...

A new study has found that small businesses in the UK achieve higher revenues when they use accountants and bookkeepers to ...

Microsoft's diverse applications, including Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and Teams, provide essential tools for data management, document creation and collaboration. By automating tasks and ...

A start up’s budget may be tight, but the right office furniture is an investment in your team’s comfort and productivity.

Raising enough money to start a small business can be difficult. The process begins with working out your start-up and operating costs for the year, which you can compare against anticipated sales.

Invite your bank contact to visit your premises to meet key employees and to get a better understanding of your business. Use ...

Start Up Donut provides practical information to help your business succeed. Launched in 2009, the Donut websites have grown to be the UK’s largest resource for small businesses. Learn more about key ...

New online ‘challenger’ banks are a growing alternative to traditional high street banks and building societies. Originally ...

As a small business or sole trader, it can feel like managing your overheads and expenses is a never-ending battle. Cash is often in short supply during the 'start-up phase' and yet it is at this ...

Effective cash flow management is crucial to running your business. Although it's a challenge and you need to be making enough sales, there are many ways to keep your cash flow positive and make sure ...

Traditional bank loans and overdrafts are still a popular source of funding for many businesses and start-ups. Used properly, ...