Starting a business with your family can make sense, but think twice: a problem with the business could become a problem with the family

Small firms are bouncing back, with signs that many bosses are planning to expand in coming months despite the recession

Small business owners are being offered advice on how to cope with the swine flu pandemic by the Forum of Private Business

Nearly half a million small firms could be forced into a book-keeping nightmare under proposals to change accountancy rules

Following a comprehensive tender exercise, The Highland Council has entered into contracts with three independent sector providers, to deliver additional care at home services across the Highlands, which will supplement the services provided by the Council's in-house team of home

Businesses are reminded to be vigilant with regards to scam e-mails for accommodation bookings as there seems to be a few about at the moment. Providers have let us know about what looks like a scam requesting accommodation for six

LONDON, UK) Xtrakter, the market utility, released the following figures today: Fixed income new issuance was valued at USD 1 trillion for Q2 2009 representing a 15% (USD 180 billion) drop on Q2 2008 figures. During the same period asset

The Highland Council is seeking tenders from contractors to build the first two phases of the South-West Inverness Flood Relief Channel, having obtained the necessary Flood Prevention Order and planning consent for the £10 million project. To be completed over

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is launching a best practice checklist for police officers to use to prove their commitment to their local business community, warning that 'recessionary crime' against business is on the rise.

A little-known respite from HMRC is available to the hard-up self-employed.

A very effective approach to lead generation and nurturing is something called "drip marketing." The idea behind the tactic is that you design a series of contacts, via email, postal mail, or phone, that are routinely dripped out to a

I've added a weekend post routine that I hope you enjoy. Each weekend I write a post that features 3-4 things I read during the week that I found interesting. Generally speaking it won't involve much analysis and may range

I was in New York last week and stopped into the NBC studios to be a guest on "Your Business" a show that airs each Sunday. Below is a clip of one of the segments. FYI - stayed a great