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.

Starting a business is not easy; nine in ten new firms fail. Danielle Haley explains how to make your start-up one of the successful ones.

UK entrepreneurs, including innocent drinks founder Richard Reed, call on start ups to build businesses that make the world a better place

Is bookkeeping giving you headaches? Try these four simple tips to take the stress out of business accounting and help you stay in control.

Understanding VAT can be a challenge for small businesses - and the rules are particularly complex for trades. Benjamin Dyer looks at the issues.

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

Dealing with big changes such as shifting customer behaviour is not easy but small firms can have the edge over bigger rivals says Jean Gamester.

While some shops may be closing their doors, other outlets are still thriving. Jonnie Matthew explains why we shouldn't write off the high street.

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

Hiring your first employee is a big step for any start-up; here's how to choose the right candidate that will grow with your business.

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.