How to start a business
Our step-by-step guide is designed to help entrepreneurs set up their own startup business. It includes a downloadable PDF to guide you through the process.…Read More
James Green
Thu, 17 Sep 2020
Our step-by-step guide is designed to help entrepreneurs set up their own startup business. It includes a downloadable PDF to guide you through the process.…Read More
James Green
Mon, 14 Sep 2020
Learn more about key marketing methods for small businesses during COVID-19. Find out more about useful tools to help with your marketing campaign.…Read More
James Green
Tue, 08 Sep 2020
Seven interesting business statistics during COVID. SME Loans have provided seven smart stats to better understand how COVID has impacted SMEs.…Read More
By James Green
Mon, 07 Sep 2020
Our guide reveals the basic requirements needed for a business plan for those looking to start a new business or are struggling to write a business plan.…Read More
By James Green
Fri, 21 Aug 2020
Learn to set up as a sole trader or a limited company with our step-by-step guide. Our guide helps you understand the pros and cons both business types.…Read More
By James Green
Wed, 19 Aug 2020
Learn why it is important to check your credit score during COVID and how you can improve it.…Read More
By James Green
Thu, 13 Aug 2020
COVID-19 has negatively impacted all economic sectors. We have collated practical tools and tips on how to improve sales during COVID for startups and SMEs.…Read More
By Liz Rosling.
Wed, 29 Jul 2020
Discover 5 of the best business books. Written by successful business execs and authors, these reads will help entrepreneurs reach their full potential.…Read More
By Rachel Makinson
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
Considering Paypal Working Capital for your business? Our detailed guide covers everything you need to know about PayPal’s latest business funding product.…Read More
By James Green
Thu, 16 Jul 2020
Are you struggling to find sources of business finance due to the coronavirus? Read our list of alternative sources of finance for SMEs affected by Covid-19.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Mon, 13 Jul 2020
64% of the British workforce wants to start a business. We quizzed 2,000 Brits to get insight and statistics about entrepreneurial ambition in the UK.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Thu, 09 Jul 2020
Research shows that UK SMEs growth plans are at their lowest. From ongoing cash flow issues to Brexit, identify the obstacles facing small businesses.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Thu, 02 Jul 2020
All the cash flow statistics, facts and figures you need in one place. Find out more about how late payments and unpaid invoices impact UK SMEs.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Mon, 29 Jun 2020
Key facts, figures and statistics about micro business in the UK. Micro businesses make up 96% of UK businesses, yet face unique challenges. Find out more.…Read More
By James Green
Tue, 09 Jun 2020
Check out our Meet the Founders series where we interviewed female entrepreneurs and business owners as part of our #WomenInSMEs campaign.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
What motivates employees across the UK? We find out the factors driving job satisfaction, and discuss why employee retention should be an employers priority.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Tue, 17 Sep 2019
London Fashion Week comes to a close as we get to know business founder Jane Asple, the brains behind luxury jewellery brand Emma by Jane.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Mon, 16 Sep 2019
On the fourth day of London Fashion Week Deirdre O'Flynn chats to SME Loans about what's behind the beautiful headbands and Alice & Blair brand.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Sun, 15 Sep 2019
Doc Cotton is a fashion marketplace offering printed garments handmade in Peckham. For day 3 of London Fashion Week we chatted to founder and CEO James Pickard.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Sat, 14 Sep 2019
For day two of Little London Fashion Week we spoke to Rachel Beattie, co-founder of dynamic sister business Careaux - elegant dresses for the modern woman.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Fri, 13 Sep 2019
Little London Fashion Week kicked off as we chatted to Jennifer Bailey, founder of Calla shoes - the popular footwear brand for women with bunions and wider feet.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Wed, 31 Jul 2019
Just how rife is bullying in the workplace? Our UK statistics are revealed as we discuss its impact on businesses and give guidance for employees and employers.…Read More
By Jayme Wium
Tue, 30 Jul 2019
Why are personal guarantees required by directors? Find out more about personal guarantees, what they involve and whether or not they are risky for businesses.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Fri, 21 Jun 2019
Are businesses doing enough to get behind Pride? It's more than changing a logo or creating a hashtag. Find out how your business can show genuine support.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Wed, 29 May 2019
MHFA England offers workplaces Mental Health First Aid training. A licensed provider and CIC, MHFA England can help businesses with their employees' wellbeing.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Tue, 28 May 2019
Farm diversification helps farmers find new streams of revenue. A costly process, our guide reveals funding options and benefits that diversifying can bring.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Mon, 20 May 2019
Just how widespread is gender discrimination and workplace bullying in the UK? We commissioned a survey of 2,000 employees in the UK to find out their experiences.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Thu, 02 May 2019
Maintaining a healthy cash flow is vital for small businesses. Find out the best practices for monitoring and managing cash flow here.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Sun, 14 Apr 2019
Speak Up Like A DIVA helps people improve their public speaking and presentation skills. We chat to founder Shola Kaye about her experience.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Wed, 03 Apr 2019
Positive About Business was founded in 2012. Since then, it has helped countless small businesses on their journey to compliance, accreditation and excellence.…Read More
By Alice Farren
Mon, 25 Mar 2019
Meet Emma Saldanha, Founder of Written By Ems – the freelancer offering businesses nationwide high-calibre support in marketing, copywriting and content strategy.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Fri, 22 Mar 2019
After moving to London from America, Ugo Arinzeh founded Onyx Property Consultants in 2012. We chat to Ugo about her experience as a female founder.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Fri, 15 Mar 2019
Based in Scotland's East Neuk of Fife, Jo Macfarlane sells luxury, bespoke candles. Offering candlemaking workshops with tea, prosecco and freshly baked scones.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Fri, 15 Mar 2019
Based in Artesia, California, Wedding Store 24 provides a pool of reputable resources tailored for South Asian weddings. We chat to founder Neema Lodhia.…Read More
By Alice Farren
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
Meet Charlotte, founder of XO Balm – the beauty business championing natural, minimalist ingredients and multi-purpose products.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
Safe & The City is an app that helps people navigate the streets of their city safely. Creating more inclusive places to work, walk and live.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Mon, 11 Mar 2019
Rhiannon Abbott discovered her love of baking in 2012 after a career in local government policy. She went on to found The Epsom Bakehouse.…Read More
By Emily Relph
Fri, 08 Mar 2019
Emily Relph finds out more about Shaun Pulfrey's journey to success after being rejected from Dragon's Den back in 2007.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Thu, 07 Mar 2019
Meet the sisters who, whilst pregnant at the same time, had the idea to found their bridal business, Belle Bridal.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Thu, 07 Mar 2019
Founded in September 2016, Shona's vision for Space at 61 was to provide a space for creatives. Think of them as an 'Airbnb for business use'.…Read More
By Alice Farren
Thu, 07 Mar 2019
Meet Cat Tierney, founder of Absolutely PR – the business bringing a much-needed breath of fresh air to lifestyle PR with a creative & collaborative approach.…Read More
By Alice F.
Thu, 07 Mar 2019
Meet Cat Paterson, Founder of Straight Talking Ginger & no nonsense strengths mentor to the nation's small businesses.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Wed, 06 Mar 2019
Celebrating 20 years in business, we chat to Managing Director Vikki Jackson-Smith about her journey founding and growing J&B Recycling.…Read More
By Alice Farren
Tue, 05 Mar 2019
Meet Jemma Kaczmarska, founder of innovative virtual PA service Blue Sage Support - an extra set of hands, without the added costs of an in-house assistant.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Tue, 05 Mar 2019
Giki is a social enterprise mobile app that informs people about the products they buy and the companies they buy from, making sustainable shopping simple.…Read More
By Alice Farren
Tue, 05 Mar 2019
Meet Amanda Crofts, founder of Move With Mumma. The qualified personal trainer going the extra mile to help new mothers rebuild their bodies safely.…Read More
By Alice Farren
Tue, 05 Mar 2019
Meet Rachel Gilbertson, founder of Roxiie’s Treasures. The creators of lovingly handmade cushions & gifts, using sustainable materials local to Liverpool.…Read More
By Alice Farren
Tue, 05 Mar 2019
Meet Mihaela Gruia, Founder of Research Retold - the award-winning research communication agency giving data a creative re-style.…Read More
By Alice Farren
Mon, 04 Mar 2019
Meet Claire Winter, Founder of Making Words Come Alive and Family Magazine. The female wordsmith equipping companies with content strategies that convert.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Mon, 04 Mar 2019
Poppy Sloane is a vegan, cruelty free, paraben free, hypoallergenic cosmetics brand that was founded by Jacky Vincent in 2015. We chat to female founder Jacky.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
Stacey Kehoe offers some amazing advice to female entrepreneurs while chatting to SME Loans about her business Brandlective Communications.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
Founded in 2018, Me Inside Out's programmes empower and support employees returning to work after an extended period of absence.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
Jo Hewson followed her dreams and founded Hewson Business Support in 2008. It grows from strength to strength as it helps other businesses do the same.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
Lee Lam Consultancy was founded in 2016 with a mission to make businesses better by challenging the status quo. We chat to founder Lee about her experience.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
Cath founded One World Women CIC after an inspiring experience in Gambia. This social enterprise supports local Gambian businesswomen through mentoring.…Read More
By Alice Farren
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
Be-with is an innovative clothing brand built with a purpose far greater than fashion - love. Their touch-through garments are re-connecting couples worldwide.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
Krista and Ieva founded GENECIE to do their part to help plastic pollution. GENECIE's fashionable, eco-friendly wallets include a stylish shopping bag.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
The Leeds-based Marketing Agency focused on B2B and Corporate Comms. Georgia Halston tells us more about the growth her business has seen in just two years.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
We interview Gemma Hales, finding out more about her escape from the corporate world and journey founding her own floristry business.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Mon, 25 Feb 2019
Anna Sjöström Walton talks to SME Loans about her love of nature and founding Chalk & Moss - the biophilic green design online shop.…Read More
By Alice Farren
Mon, 25 Feb 2019
Abigail Ireland is the high-performance strategist equipping executives and teams nationwide with the tools they need to build bigger and better businesses.…Read More
By Zuzanna Ł.
Fri, 22 Feb 2019
Masz już pomysł na biznes, ale nie wiesz od czego zacząć? Oto, co musisz wiedzieć o założeniu firmy w UK!…Read More
By Bartosz W. and Zuzanna Ł.
Thu, 21 Feb 2019
Szukasz pomysłu na biznes w UK? Oto kilka naszych propozycji na Twoją nową firmę w UK!…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
Experienced entrepreneur Kathy Ennis, talks about her work helping motivated business owners transform good ideas into a profitable businesses.…Read More
By Emily Relph
Thu, 14 Feb 2019
HMRC has issued information on Making Tax Digital for VAT. Find out everything your business needs to know before MTD comes into practice.…Read More
By Holly Margerrison
Wed, 13 Feb 2019
According to Parliament UK statistics, there were 5.4 million microbusinesses in the UK in 2018. Find out more.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Tue, 12 Feb 2019
Amber Renae uses her wealth of knowledge to offer free training to entrepreneurs and small businesses, helping them increase their income and influence.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Mon, 11 Feb 2019
We find out more about the app significantly improving the restaurant experience for people eating out. Co-founded by wife and husband Carolyn & Florin Mandache.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Sat, 09 Feb 2019
Meet Emma Good, the Founder of social media agency, 24 Fingers. With an all female team, the agency is looking to shake-up the industry with their refreshing approach to social media marketing.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Fri, 08 Feb 2019
We find out more about luxe nightwear and leisurewear brand Cucumber Clothing from co-founder Nancy Zeffman. 100% British made, produced from wicken fabrics.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Thu, 07 Feb 2019
Working in a male dominated sector for most of her life, Monica showcases her business for our campaign. Learn more about MM Creative Solutions.…Read More
By Holly Margerrison
Wed, 06 Feb 2019
76% of employees who don’t feel valued at work are seeking other job opportunities. Find out how you can motivate your team through workplace incentives.…Read More
By Liz Rosling & Yusra Malik
Wed, 06 Feb 2019
Based in Bethnal Green, Second Shot is a social enterprise working hard to help homelessness. We chat to founder Julius Ibrahim on all things coffee!…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Tue, 05 Feb 2019
Changing the perception of active women, Lucy Locket Loves activewear is inclusive of all sizes and hosts a large online fitness community.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Mon, 04 Feb 2019
We interview Lamia Walker, founder and CEO of Housesit Match, about her journey from love of travel to building a global house sitter and pet sitter network.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Wed, 30 Jan 2019
Meet the founder of boutique consumer and lifestyle PR agency Rochelle White. Rochelles team helps clients build their brand narrative and tell their story.…Read More
By Holly Margerrison
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
Do you know where your makeup comes from? Holly Margerisson interviews Millie Watson - co-founder of vegan, cruelty free makeup brand Memi.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Mon, 28 Jan 2019
We interview Julia McCoy, author, founder and CEO. Named among the top 30 worldwide content marketers, she continues to grow her business from strength to strength.…Read More
By Emily Relph
Mon, 21 Jan 2019
Emily Relph chats to business owner Natalie Smyth about her skincare journey, which led her to found Road To Glow and Deviant Skincare.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Thu, 17 Jan 2019
We find out more about luxury linen company White & Green from co-founder Rebecca. Proudly Fairtrade, their products are made from the finest handpicked cotton.…Read More
By Emily Relph
Thu, 17 Jan 2019
Moving for a job can be a great opportunity for development, bringing with it exciting new experiences. It can also be risky, so careful planning is crucial.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Wed, 16 Jan 2019
We chat to female co-founder Tessa about her and Saasha's business Olio. Founded in 2015, the app's 825,000 users have shared over 1.2 million portions of food.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Tue, 15 Jan 2019
There are a number of adjustments employers can make to ensure the workplace is more accommodating for employees on the autistic spectrum. Find out more.…Read More
By Holly Margerrison
Mon, 07 Jan 2019
Navigating the world of romance in the workplace can be difficult, bringing both risks and potential rewards. The office romance, a great idea or dating disaster?…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
Camilla Ainsworth was this year's The Apprentice runner-up. Find out all about her dairy-free brand MYLKPLUS and other British vegan startups.…Read More
By Emily Relph
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
The creative industries contribute roughly £92bn per year to the UK's economy. Despite not being a self-sustaining industry, funding options remain limited.…Read More
By Holly Margerrison
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
As 2018 draws to a close, acknowledge the progress your company has made. With 2019 around the corner, it's time to look into small business awards you can enter.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Fri, 07 Dec 2018
Small Business Saturday's SmallBiz100 campaign featured 100 worthy UK companies for 2018. Find out more about shortlisted coaching firm Business Success SW.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
Companies in the UK have introduced menstrual leave to help accommodate painful periods. Unbearable periods can interfere with work and well-being. Find out more.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Fri, 23 Nov 2018
"If you're an SME looking for ways to reach out to your local community then click to discover local advertising strategies for your business in 2019."…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Thu, 22 Nov 2018
The end of the year is approaching fast but there's still time to plan a memorable office Christmas party that will reward your employees hard work through 2018.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Tue, 20 Nov 2018
Winter weather can cause bedlam for businesses. Click to find out more about workplace rights and how to best prepare for travel disruptions over colder months.…Read More
By Peter U
Sun, 18 Nov 2018
GDPR is upon us, and that means that some changes need to take place. What does this mean for you as a business? How can you protect your customers' info? Find out!…Read More
By Peter U.
Sun, 11 Nov 2018
Do you have a small business, but find registration for VAT confusing? Here is your ultimate guide to VAT, how to register, why, and what you need to be all good with HMRC!…Read More
By Peter U.
Wed, 07 Nov 2018
As a business owner, have you ever considered the office environment you create? It's important to create a positive environment for your employees - here's how!…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Tue, 30 Oct 2018
With Christmas around the corner it's time to put your seasonal marketing strategy into action. Discover low-cost ways of incorporating festive branding to your business.…Read More
By Peter U.
Tue, 30 Oct 2018
Are you the owner of a small business and in need of some business finance advice? Look no further than Twitter for the 8 best business finance experts to follow!…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
Are you thinking about ways you can make your business more sustainable? Click to find out why going green can help you save money whilst saving the planet.…Read More
By Liz Rosling
Thu, 18 Oct 2018
Feeling overwhelmed by stress? Whether you're a business owner or employee, we have all the answers to stress management and achieving a state of mental wellbeing.…Read More
By Peter U.
Mon, 15 Oct 2018
If you're setting up a small business, you may be interested in sourcing some help. Online tools can be very helpful, so consider them for account, HR, or workflow!…Read More
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