Latest Q & A
Why do some franchises cost more than others?
Why do some franchises cost more than others?
Do I need a business plan for franchising?
Do I need a business plan for franchising, even though I'm joining the network of an established company?
What franchises are available?
I am interested in buying a franchise. Where can I find out what businesses are on offer?
About SmallBusiness.co.uk
What kind of advice and support do you give to small businesses?
Employing people as a sole trader
Can I employ people if I am a sole trader?
Tips on running a B&B
What should I know about running a B&B?
Register with the Construction Industry Scheme
How do I get a Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) card?
Statistics on SMEs
What is the turnover of small and medium sized businesses annually? What percentage of the working population are employed by SMEs?
Grants for an ailing business
I have run a small business for nine years and it has given us a moderate lifestyle. Due to disastrous Christmas trading I find myself and staff on the verge of closure. Are there any grants available to help an ailing business?
Expanding your business offering
I have a limited company registered to run some exercise classes. I'd like to start selling exercise clothes and don't know whether to set up another company or use the existing one. Can you help?
Government grants
How and where can I get information on government grants?
Example business plans
Where can I find an example of a business plan?
Investing in a business
I have been working as a manager of a menswear shop in for four years and have an opportunity to invest in the business. Is there any advice that you could offer? What should I be looking out for?
Starting a bookkeeping business
I am an accountancy student (AAT qualified) and I wish to start my own bookkeeping business for sole traders/partnerships. What should my first steps be and are there any rules/laws that may restrict the work I take on? Also, how do I calculate how much to charge?
Register as a sole trader
How can you begin to nurture a small business? How do you register as a sole trader and where can you get the necessary forms?
