Investment and finance
Wage restraint begins the boardroom ( 1 July 2008)
Wage restraint is important for any company. So why aren't company directors, even in small firms, practicing what they preach?
Why judging environmental impact isn't always simple (19 June 2008)
Working out your environmental impact isn't just a matter of emissions-free vehicles.
Get paid on time, every time (12 June 2008)
Ways your company can collect what it's owed - without sending out the heavies.
Cash or plastic? (24 April 2008)
We're all used to sticking certain purchases on the plastic, but what happens when your customers start paying cash for their buys?
Red-top reminders causing cash squeeze (17 April 2008)
Dreading the day the next bill reminder drops through the letterbox? Or do you just grab the whole lot and throw them in the bin?
Making the most of the Olympic opportunity ( 9 April 2008)
Big events every four years can mean money for business.
Business failures up... is the economy really beginning to suffer? ( 8 April 2008)
The jury is back from its deliberations, and the verdict doesn't seem to be favourable: business failures are up for the first quarter of 2008.
To expense or not to expense, that is the question. ( 4 April 2008)
Working out what to expense when you're out with colleagues or customers is tricky for even the most dedicated manager.
Why a slow housing market is bad news for SMEs ( 3 April 2008)
For small businesses, the next year or two could prove to be very interesting times.
It's a tough job so don't forget the bonus (17 March 2008)
Many people wouldn't object to a bonus after a month's hard work, but some HR professionals are beginning to question whether certain salary supplements are well deserved.
The Starbucks Business School (14 March 2008)
Ever wished that there were more hours in the day to train your staff? Then why not take a leaf out of the Starbucks business book and shut up shop for a few hours.
What $100 oil means to you (12 March 2008)
Those who think that the price of oil will drop down to its previous levels of between $14-40 per barrel are, sadly, living in a fantasy world.
A budget for business (12 March 2008)
With an economy that is slowing, it is more important than ever that small companies - and especially new start ups - are supported as far as possible.
Is the talk of recession overblown? ( 5 February 2008)
Read the papers and you'd think that the economy is going into meltdown. Banks on the rocks, consumer confidence low, slow on the high street (unless you're John Lewis), credit harder to get!
Google Finance launches in the UK ( 5 February 2008)
Google has added to its range of UK-dedicated services with the launch of a British version of Google Finance.
The future of green business ( 4 February 2008)
So we're only one month into 2008 and those IT experts from Gartner are already on the hunt for next year's trends, and we're not simply talking about lifestyle changes.
Don't be fooled by consumer tech bargains (11 December 2007)
As businesses are warned of the cost risks of buying cheaper consumer PCs, many small firms are still choosing the cheaper models to keep initial costs down.
Go green - for business sake! ( 6 December 2007)
Sending your business green is not simply about compliance or social responsibility, it is now about efficiency and helping your business run smoothly. Is this the truth or just another spin on an old business debate?
Blame those Eastern Europeans, says Chancellor ( 3 April 2007)
Gordon Brown says it's not his fault that small business corporation tax went up in the Budget; apparently it's all down to dodgy operators in Eastern Europe.
Small business minister insists most will be better off (30 March 2007)
Measures in last week's Budget are intended to make small businesses reinvest more of their profits, DTI minister Margaret Hodge told MPs on Wednesday.
Analysts urge Budget caution among small firms (21 March 2007)
Reactions to Gordon Brown's budget are turning increasingly cautious as the afternoon wears on. Some small businesses will be better off; but many, it seems, will not.
Anger at 'tax hike aimed at small businesses' (21 March 2007)
The Federation of Small Businesses accuses Gordon Brown of undermining previous good work with his proposed corporation tax changes.
Brown promises cuts in income and corporation tax rates (21 March 2007)
This was the most eagerly anticipated Budget speech in several years, and a dapper Gordon Brown didn't let us down. Corporation tax down, income tax down, and a number of new measures of particular interest to small businesses.
Dragon's Den man attacks small business grants (15 March 2007)
The system of government support for small business needs a complete overhaul, says former Dragon Doug Richard. But the government minister responsible says they're already working on it. Whilst they fight it out, it might be worth searching these websites for grants you might be eligible for.
Online tips on slashing your electricity bill (12 March 2007)
Electricity costs the earth, literally and figuratively. We've found some great ways to cut the amount of power your PC uses, making them cheaper and more efficient to run. Your conscience will thank you too.
Small businesses want a fairer deal ( 8 March 2007)
The Federation of Small Businesses tells Gordon Brown what it wants from (presumably) his last budget.
Too many suppliers, not enough time? (13 September 2006)
BT has launched a supplier calculator to help show businesses how much time and money they could save by reducing the number of suppliers.
