15 August, 2013 1 min read What is a working capital cycle? Sage Business Expert, Mark Barrett explains the Working Capital Cycle and what is means for small businesses who want to...
13 August, 2013 1 min read Improve your cash flow part 1: Managing VAT VAT can provide a helpful contribution to cash flow, reducing the need for external sources of working capital such as c...
25 July, 2013 2 min read Are you a flexible employer? If you are an employer, has one of your employees asked about flexible working? Here's what you need to know and what yo...
11 July, 2013 1 min read Marketing for new businesses on a shoestring When starting a new business, marketing it well is one of the most important things you can do to grow your business. Fi...
9 July, 2013 3 min read Starting a business with no capital Thinking of starting a business during without having much capital to support you is very ambitious and risky. Find out ...
4 July, 2013 4 min read The pros and cons of employing a member of your family More than half of small trade business owners (51%) rely on a spouse to help run their business, but what are the pros a...
20 June, 2013 3 min read Hiring your first employee The last year for me has been all about investing in the business. I've moved out of the home environment to premis...
17 June, 2013 1 min read Employing people: The legal implications Employing people can be a big step for business owners. Here are the also legal aspects that you need to know about befo...
31 May, 2013 4 min read 5 tips for dealing with suppliers when you’re starting up Running a business is challenging. Taking the time to carefully select your suppliers will help you run things just that...
22 May, 2013 1 min read Dealing with suppliers and cutting costs Mark Barrett gives some tips on where and how you might be able to save some money for your business and improve your ca...
13 May, 2013 1 min read Assessing your costs and drawing up budgets 11 questions you should ask when setting a budget for your new business. Great advice from Sage Business Expert and acco...
15 April, 2013 1 min read Pros and cons of the cloud for small businesses With the increase in "cloud-based" services, we discuss the pros and cons for small businesses and what to consider when...
28 February, 2013 3 min read Why would you want to sacrifice some of your salary? In the current economic climate, the mere mention of a reduction in salary would give cause for concern. Get the guidanc...
25 February, 2013 1 min read How to form partnerships with other small businesses Mark Barrett, offers his advice on how, in a tough economy, teaming up with another small business might be your best so...
22 February, 2013 3 min read Financial planning for self-employment Antoinette Oglethorpe, one of our Sage Business Experts,offers her advice on financial planning for those thinking of se...
14 February, 2013 1 min read Half-term tips for working parents Half term and other school holidays can be a difficult time for any working parent, and especially so for those thr...
29 January, 2013 3 min read Business branding for beginners Branding isn't just about having a fabulous logo - you have to consider every aspect, including yourself.
17 January, 2013 < 1 min read 5 tips for new parents starting a business Running your own business can give you a lot of flexibility, which makes it perfect for new parents who find their curre...
11 January, 2013 1 min read How to launch your business part-time Sometimes, no matter how good your idea is, starting a business can feel like a tough decision to make. Find out ow to g...
10 January, 2013 1 min read Time to file your tax return Sage Business Expert Georgi Rollings has some advice on how to get your tax return forms filled on time (and avoid a nas...
21 December, 2012 1 min read How to stop social media eating up all your time The downside of social media for many small businesses is the time factor. Key to overcoming these challenges is plannin...
12 December, 2012 2 min read Maximising Christmas from a retail perspective Discover retail techniques to make the most of the Christmas period including inventory planning, organisation and pricing.
6 December, 2012 4 min read Top tips for awards success: How to enter and win awards for your business Jeremy Corner's business Ivy Ellen are finalists in the Wedding Ideas Awards. Jeremy shares his tips for awards success ...
25 July, 2012 1 min read Radio dread: Is music in the workplace delightful or distracting? Facing a division in your workplace over the playing music that everyone can hear? According to our poll you're not alone.