7 December, 2017 3 min read Late payments: Why your invoices are delayed and how to get paid faster Chasing late payments is a big issue for small and medium-sized businesses. Despite numerous barriers, it is possible fo...
30 November, 2017 5 min read The retirement time bomb is ticking – are you financially ready? If you've set up your own small business, chances are you are self-employed. But have you got plans in place to fund you...
28 November, 2017 1 min read Jen Walker: “Keep your business simple and never forget the importance of quality” Jen Walker, owner of The Split Screen Coffee Company, talks about the challenges of running a business and what she love...
22 November, 2017 4 min read Why you need to target millennials on Small Business Saturday Millennials love small businesses and are one of the key groups that are expected to shop at small and independent firms...
22 November, 2017 5 min read Five ways to make the most of Small Business Saturday If you run your own business and want to take part in Small Business Saturday, here are five ways you can make the most ...
22 November, 2017 5 min read The top 10 trading dates your business is missing out on We look at the major holidays and selling seasons to reveal the ten overlooked dates that could boost your retail business.
21 November, 2017 3 min read Small Business Saturday: 5 reasons to shop small this holiday season Stephen Kelly, CEO of Sage, shares his top five reasons to shop small in the holiday season and beyond. Discover why sma...
16 November, 2017 3 min read Autumn Budget 2017: What businesses want to hear from the chancellor Pensions, corporation tax and Brexit are likely to be part of the Autumn Budget - our Sage Business Experts share their ...
15 November, 2017 3 min read Black Friday 2017: Essential tips for small businesses Sage Business Expert Joanne Dewberry explains the retail phenomenon Black Friday and what small businesses can do to get...
15 November, 2017 1 min read What is Open Banking and how can it benefit your business? Open Banking is due to launch in 2018 and could signal the end of paper bank statements and long delays for businesses t...
13 November, 2017 5 min read Does the gender pay gap exist in the world of entrepreneurship? Women are still paid less than men in the workplace but could entrepreneurship offer an alternative way to deal with the...
10 November, 2017 4 min read How to create a budget for your small business A budget is vital for any business and allows you to track cash flow and determine how much revenue you will need to mak...
7 November, 2017 4 min read 5 ways blockchain will benefit your small business Blockchain is predicted to disrupt business and for SMEs that manage complex transactions, adopting a blockchain approac...
31 October, 2017 1 min read The realities of delivering financial education to staff Many employers recognise the importance of delivering financial education but the process of providing it isn't necessar...
31 October, 2017 1 min read How to support the parents in your workforce Research suggests a third of parents have seen their health suffer due to pressures of balancing work with family life, ...
31 October, 2017 5 min read Are you onboard with the tech revolution? Businesses need to ensure they are meeting workers' expectations regarding technology and gaining maximum benefit from t...
27 October, 2017 5 min read Does where you work in the UK impact how successful you can be? SMEs in some local authorities are up to 26 times more productive than others so what business support can help firms br...
26 October, 2017 8 min read Venture capital trusts: How to find alternative finance solutions Are you a start-up or small business looking for finance but have been turned down by your high-street bank? Try an alte...
18 October, 2017 5 min read Growing a business from a unique idea: Lauren Aston tells all Lauren Aston shares advice on finding a unique business idea and making it grow with the right suppliers, local networks...
11 October, 2017 8 min read How to turn your passion into a business What are the immediate next steps when you realise that you want to turn your passion into a business? Here's five steps...
11 October, 2017 1 min read Three reasons why it’s a great time to be a UK entrepreneur Alan Laing, MD of Sage UK and Ireland, shares three lessons he's learned from meeting startups and small businesses up a...
9 October, 2017 5 min read How to find the perfect business idea by studying growing trends When you've decided that you want to be master of your own destiny and start your own business, you need to find the per...
6 October, 2017 6 min read Four ways to avoid business growing pains Discover how growth can pressurise business owners into making the wrong decisions and the solutions that can ensure gro...
5 October, 2017 1 min read How to establish payment terms If you are wondering how to establish payment terms with a customer, find out why you need to examine your cash flow sit...