MPs and entrepreneurs call for more business support
A group of entrepreneurs, politicians and other public figures has called on the government to do more for small and growing businesses.
Business owner’s guide: The power of online reviews
Whatever you might think of them, the power of online reviews cannot be ignored. Whether you’re a small e-tailer, an online giant, or a global blue-chip – online reviews have an impact.
McAfee report reveals techniques used in data breaches
McAfee Labs' Q4 threats report highlights the role of the "dark web" malware industry as a key enabler of the high-profile point-of-sale (POS) attacks and data breaches.
Brighton aims to become UK’s ‘Silicon Beach’ tech hub
A new City Deal will unlock more than £170m of investment in Greater Brighton to grow its technology businesses and create over 8,500 jobs.
JK Rowling voted most inspiring female leader
On International Women’s Day, children’s author J K Rowling was voted the most inspirational businesswoman in a survey* of UK freelancers by Crunch Accounting.
17 Brits make it onto the top 200 young global leaders
The World Economic Forum announced today the members selected to join the Forum of Young Global Leaders (YGLs), with 17 Brits making it to the top.
App economy creating ‘entrepreneurial generation’ of young company directors
The growth of the app economy is helping to create an ‘entrepreneurial generation’ in the UK, with 27,000 people aged 21 or under now listed as directors of limited companies, says Wilkins Kennedy LLP.
Be More Borg: How to find time in your day when running a business
Sci-fi geek and entrepreneur Lisa Thompson looks at what you can learn from Star Trek's Borg collective to run your business more efficiently.
Anti-avoidance rules could catch property owners unawares
Beware the new changes to corporate partnerships which come into effect in April – you could unexpectedly find yourself facing new tax charges.
Adam Afriyie MP: Hands-on business experience for children is a national priority
Conservative MP Adam Afriyie says that all schoolchildren should be given the opportunity to start their own business.
Leading alternative funders team up to launch SME finance platform
The UK's seven biggest providers of alternative finance have joined forces to launch a new platform for small and medium business funding.