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At first glance, Bookdonors, a Selkirk-based social enterprise, appears simply to sell books to raise money for good cause. But there's more to it.

You must display your company name at its registered office and at the place where it keeps its company records for inspection, says Andrew Millet.

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

Access to bank credit can prove tricky for start-ups and small firms. Crowd funding is one solution, but is it a viable option for you?

Chartered certified accountant Raphael Coman of Coman & Co answers some key questions about tax returns, including important deadlines.

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.

It takes skill, but training, practice and experience can help anyone get better at selling. Andrew Milbourn, sales director of Kiss the Fish, explains.

Are your premises feeling cramped, cluttered or shabby? Follow our tips to give them - and your staff - a new lease of life.

Workplace policies covering areas like homeworking, holidays and sickness pay can save you a lot of time and effort and can help avoid misunderstandings or more serious employee disputes.

Convincing people to finance your start-up isn't easy. James Oakes explains what potential investors look for - and what turns them off.