There's no-one more qualified to tell us what it takes to make it than you - small business owners on the front line. Your key tips for success.

If you can offer something different, at the right price, and with excellent customer service, your start-up can thrive. How to find your niche.

Five questions you need to ask and answer before you start up a new business. Great advice here from business adviser Daryl Woodhouse.

Jonathan Wall of law firm Burton Copeland explains key legal issues for start-ups, including business structure, insurance, tax and data.

Small business finance has changed dramatically in recent years. Now SMEs can get the working capital they need online, not just from banks.

Once your sales reach the annual threshold, you must register for VAT. Our guide to when and how to register, and what you need to do once you have.

Whether transport strikes, or weather disruption, planning ahead can keep your business running when staff can’t get to work.

By doing a detailed risk analysis now, you can mitigate against any negative effects of Brexit and you could even benefit from new opportunities.

Winning trust is not easy but it's essential if you want a successful business. Paul Avins explains how to build customer trust in three steps.

Small firms in London are attracted to areas with excellent transport links and commercial development, such as Kings Cross and Waterloo.

Employee benefits don't have to be boring. Richard Stewart investigates quirky perks and finds out how they can also improve your brand reputation.

Rory Hope on the five technology must-haves for every start-up business, including accounting software, social media and digital filing.

Benjamin Dyer explains how to make more money when you run a trade business by keeping your costs down and getting your pricing right.