By David Lamb
With the Indian prime minister being feted in London this week, could Downing Street’s efforts to market UK Plc to the world be undermined by the behaviour of British businesses
By Simon Brooke
Setting up and running a small business is tough enough, but for those with a disability it comes with extra challenges – as Real Business found out.
In his first speech since being appointed business secretary, Sajid Javid explained that it was quite fitting to set out his priorities for supporting Britain’s SMEs in Britsol – the place where his father’s cotton mill taught him the principles of running a small company.
The first few key policies that might cross your mind when thinking of the Green Party will probably not involve business or the economy but, as Real Business has found out, it’s a space becoming increasingly relevant for the traditionally environmentally-led party.
Large contracts with the big fish are great for business, but smaller enterprises should spread the risk by trading more with each other and taking a bit of power away from late paying organisations.
By David Craik
When encouraging small and growing business to listen carefully to the words of Elton John, let’s not conjure up ideas of printers, clothes designers and hi-tech startups singing “Nikita” with arms swaying side to side.
By Jason Hesse
SME owners and the self-employed have more than 50 per cent more debts than the average person. How much do you owe
