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Business inspiration can come from anywhere. Adam Ewart of Send My Bag explains how an unpleasant journey sparked his business idea.

Long neglected farm buildings in rural Worcestershire were renovated to provide a home for The Fold Bransford Community Interest Company.

Although the rate of business failures is dropping, failures are still well above the rates seen before the start of the economic crisis.

How to get a business loan; sources of business finance and start-up funding, understanding loan repayment terms and how to apply for a loan.

National Insurance overview for employers to help minimise National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and understand National Insurance rates and allowances.

Launched in early 2010, following 18 months of R&D, SnoozeShade™ is a blackout blind for pushchairs designed to help babies sleep during the day.

How to market your new business, including doing a SWOT analysis, developing a marketing strategy, creating a marketing plan and hitting sales targets

Criminals are continually looking for more ingenious ways to rob honest, hardworking business owners. So how can you limit the risk you face?

Successful SMEs are only as good as their people. But finding great staff is not always easy. We explain what you should look for.

Turning your business into a franchise could offer an effective and less risky way to expand significantly. Find out what it involves.