Following the overwhelming success of the 2024 edition, the International Franchise Show is set to return to Excel London on ...

The Spring Statement was light on announcements and long on promises - chancellor Rachel Reeves had no tax changes to pull ...

New research suggests that the impending rise in employer National Insurance Contributions in April will affect at least ...

The government has changed the rules regarding tax returns. Anyone earning less than £3,000 from trading will no longer have ...

In a well-set-up office (even if it's just a simple home office), the equipment, the systems and environment all contribute to making you and your business more efficient. Planning it properly from ...

Start up business ideas Develop and test your business idea and decide what form your business should take. Also in this topic ...

The starting point for any business plan is audience. Who is going to read it? What is the purpose of the plan - is it to secure funding? Maybe you need to attract a business partner. Although key ...

Business owner burnout is on the rise. But when does everyday stress and overwork turn into a much more serious health problem? Rachel Miller investigates Burnout, especially among business owners, is ...

The well-worn business cliché is true: turnover is vanity; profit is sanity; cash is reality. But what does it mean? Well, it's not simply a question of how much you sell or how much margin you add, ...

Bridal shops sell ready-made, made-to-measure and designer bridal gowns. They often also sell outfits for the rest of the wedding party. Wedding outfit hire may also be offered. Our practical guide ...

A larger firm is likely to be more complex, demanding and time-consuming. It will probably require greater commitment; and you are likely to have to spend more time doing things you don't really enjoy ...