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.

Getting your business off to a flying start – the right product, a clear demand and a robust business model are key elements of a successful start-up.

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

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

It helps to understand the taxes likely to affect your business, and have systems to help you comply with your obligations. Read our tax overview.

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

A business plan is ‘a formal statement of business goals’. But what exactly does that mean? And, more importantly - does every new business need a plan?

Small Business Saturday is now a fixture on the pre-Christmas calendar. Find out how you can get involved and make the most of this special day.

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

How accurate is our ability to self-evaluate? Ally Yates looks at why we fool ourselves about our abilities at work - and how to get a grip.

A business telephone number can be a key part of your brand identity and it can increase customer communication. How to choose the right number.

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