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In part 1 of this series,  we looked at where to start Small Business Climate Action for the tracking of carbon emissions (GHGs). Now we'll explore tips for successful emissions data gathering by SMBs.

Tips for Successful Emissions Data Gathering by…

Capital markets are now paying more attention to the climate risk of large companies. But to be inclusive and achieve the targets, what about the smaller players, who are vital parts of local and global economies?

"The most important right we have is…

Many businesses are still spending hours worrying about compliance, admin and the future. The benefit of having a Sage Business Care plan is that you'll have access to support.  Providing this service to our users comes with a sense of responsibility…

The 2020.0 Release is all about delivering requested Sage 50 feedback from you our customers. For quite some time, fellow business owners like you have shared feedback, ideas and even proposed requests within Sage 50 that you would like to see changed…

It’s totally all about YOU!

You Spoke, We Listened and…We Acted!

The 2019.2 Release is all about you the Customer. For quite some time, fellow business owners like you have shared feedback, ideas and even proposed requests within Sage 50…

Today clients are looking for a business partner, not just an accountant.

What it means to be an accountant is changing: technology is transforming the way your clients work—and what they expect from you. Have you got what you need to support your clients…

Small business expert and founder of Leadership Quantified, Leslie L Kossoff, explains how to ‘sell’ your business to investors with confidence

If there’s one single, big mistake business owners make when they’re thinking about taking a loan…

Ensure you don't lose business because of a bad credit rating 

There are lots of challenges for SMEs in terms of compliance and regulation when trying to win business with larger organisations but even if they are on top of all of these things, some…

There’s a well-known saying in business: “turnover is vanity, profit is sanity, but cash is reality”. More businesses fail through lack of cash than any other reason so managing your cash flow is vital.

Having enough money in your business…

Toby Sawday, Managing Director of Alastair Sawday’s, the travel publisher, and  the website Canopy & Stars tells us about the drawbacks and benefits of running a family company and how digital and social media has changed his business for the…

Running a business can be lonely. Sometimes you’d like some advice from an expert. Sarah Beeny, entrepreneur and TV presenter, has run a number of successful businesses. Here she shares what she’s learnt.

Take advantage of being small

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Is your business signing up for the new top level domains? With new ones being released, we look at the pros and cons of buying in.

And this week, there’s news about changes to legislation around running a business from home and some shocking figures…

If you’re following the business news this week, you’ll know that one story dominates: Scotland.

Away from that, there’s also news about a likely increase in business rates and a case against Sports Direct from its zero-hours workers.…

As the time comes for corporate gifts, we look at what’s most popular and what legislation you need to be aware of.

In the news, the Government has announced an extension to its broadband voucher scheme and there’s a debate about the impact of…

Happy new year. We hope you had a great Christmas and managed to get a well-earned break. As we start 2015, we’re looking ahead at what might lie in store for us this year.

And in the news, there’s reports of lengthening waiting times on the HMRC…

New research from O2 Business shows that flexible working still isn’t widespread, with only 54% of workers knowing their rights. It does seem to be a key way to avoiding burnout, with other research showing that 62% of workers say they are happier now…

Valentines Day may be gone but we think it’s the perfect time to consider if your business is well-loved. Follow our simple tips to see how you build stronger relationships with your customers and employees.

In the news, there’s a new government…

As the new tax year approaches, have you taken advantage of all that’s on offer to your business? If you haven’t used your Employment Allowance or claimed Growth Vouchers, now is the time to look into it. We offer some tips on the key things to do before…

In the US, July 5 is National Workaholics Day. Falling over the 4th of July celebration weekend, it aims to ask the serious question of whether people are working too hard. With more people working long hours and failing to take breaks, it’s time to look…

Small Business Saturday will take place on 5 December this year. Is your business ready to take advantage of the opportunity?

In the news, the government has announced tougher penalties for those failing to pay minimum wage and the banking watchdog’s…

With figures showing that half of businesses fail with five years, what can be learnt from a business that’s been going strong since 1934? We chatted to Zara Crowther of steel fixings manufacturer Lindapter to get an understanding of what works for them…

Marketing your company is one of the essential elements to success. One business who understands this is events company DSA, which has been helping businesses to reach out to customers for over two decades.

We spoke to Managing Director Emma Lawrence…

Valentines Day is just around the corner. Whether you love it or loathe it, it’s a time of year when our thoughts turn to love and relationships. And that applies to businesses too.

With costs to get a new customer up to seven times higher than…