smallbusiness.co.uk: Helping your business think big

Crime prevention tips

Despite a recent reduction in business crime, small businesses are being warned to remain vigilant and following some best practice guidelines to keep their premises safe from drunken yobs and burglars.

Christmas cards cause chaos

Government-backed environmental group Envirowise is asking businesses to avoid sending traditional Christmas cards this year and has developed its own e-card to help reduce the 20,000 tonnes of waste that will end up in landfills in the new year.

Fire law set to burn small business

Responsibility for fire safety in commercial premises is to pass from the Fire Brigade to business owners from next April under a change to regulations coming into effect from next April.

ASBO threat to small businesses

A row has erupted over a statement from the Environment Agency that it wants to impose Anti-Social Behaviour Orders and even jail terms on businesses that break environmental laws.

The insurance your business needs

In the rush to start a new business, it is easy to overlook insuring the venture against disaster.

Keep insurance premiums down

Britain’s small businesses could face crippling rises in employer liability insurance premiums due to recently introduced health and safety regulations, warns Bibby Financial Services.

Preparing for the worst

British businesses are failing to plan for disasters despite being more aware of the potential problems they could face if the worst happens.

Property leasing – the basics

In general, when you have signed a lease for work premises, this is no different from entering into any other type of contract.

Assess your security risks

Business owners are being advised to examine security risks to their staff and business by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

Lifeline for liability insurance

A scheme to help small firms that are struggling to obtain liability insurance has been launched by lobby group the Federation of Small Business (FSB).

Make the most of your working space

Make the most of your office space

Space costs money.

Liability insurance market under investigation

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has begun an investigation into the liability insurance market, responding to an alarming rise in insurance premiums.

Get the best insurance deal

Small businesses have been hit hard by soaring insurance premiums, to the point where some have even had cover refused.

Reduce the risk of crime

More than a third of small- and medium-sized businesses have been victims of crime in the last 3 years, costing a total of Ł1.